Description
A luscious, creamy, and effortlessly smooth no bake cheesecake filling that’s perfect for pies, dessert cups, or tart shells. Made with simple ingredients like cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped heavy cream, this filling offers rich flavor with a light, airy texture. Ready in just 15 minutes plus chilling time, it’s a foolproof way to enjoy cheesecake without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and airy.
- Transfer filling to prepared crust or dessert containers. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Do not overwhip the heavy cream to avoid grainy texture.
- Chill filling well to allow it to set properly before serving.
- Customize by adding flavors or mix-ins to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg