Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (180g) Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (75g) Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp (25g) Granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) Salt
- 16 oz (450g) Full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (60g) Powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp (5ml) Pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1.25 cups (300ml) Heavy whipping cream, chilled
Instructions:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Pour the crumb mixture into a 9-inch springform pan and press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides using the bottom of a measuring cup until compact and smooth.
- In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until completely smooth and lump-free.
- Stir the vanilla extract and fresh lemon juice into the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula with a cut-and-fold motion to maintain aeration.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to set.