Ingredients
1 cup chocolate digestive cookies, crushed
1/4 cup melted butter
2 cups cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Process chocolate cookies in a food processor until crumbed
Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter until combined
Pack mixture into a springform pan using the back of a spoon
Chill crust for 30 minutes while preparing filling
Beat cream cheese until smooth
Gradually add sugar while mixing
Stir in vanilla extract while mixer runs
Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form
Gently fold whipped cream into cheese mixture
Pour filling into chilled crust
Tap pan on table to release air bubbles
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight
Unmold after chilling by loosening springform edges
Notes
Substitute graham crackers if chocolate cookies are unavailable
Use vegan butter for a dairy-free crust
Replace vanilla extract with almond extract for flavor variation
Chill bowl and attachments when whipping cream for stable peaks
Scrape mixer sides frequently to avoid separation
Always refrigerate covered until serving
- Prep Time: 30
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg