No-Bake Cheesecake

Preperation time
20 m
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Serving size
8
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Preparation time: 20 m
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 - 8 ounce container light sour cream
  • 1 - 16 ounce container Mascarpone Cheese
  • 1 - 7 ounce container 5% yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon or more vanilla extract (or 1/2 of a vanilla bean pod)
  • 1/2 lemon squeezed
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • the zest of one lemon
  • 1 store-bought graham cracker crust
  • a few handfuls of semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Substitutions: in lieu of sour cream you may try a cool whip, same amount
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In the summertime, we want to be in the kitchen less and outside more, but we still want to serve yummy foods and desserts. This no-bake cheesecake is a winner. It’s creamy, sweet, delicious goodness in one bite. It will not disappoint!

There was something about this cheesecake that my husband could not get enough of! The creaminess combined with the sweet crunch of the chocolate chip was the perfect combination!

Since we want to do less tasks in the kitchen during the summertime, I would use a store-bought graham cracker pie crust. It makes this recipe clean up even easier! Set that aside.

In a large bowl, add in the sour cream, mascarpone cheese, yogurt, vanilla or (1/2 of one vanilla bean pod*), powdered sugar, ½ lemon, and zest. Mix using a hand mixer for 2-3 minutes until everything is fully incorporated.

Pour into a pie crust, and smooth out the top of the pie. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips in an artful arrangement. I try to find safe chocolate so my son can enjoy it! Chill for 1-2 hours or overnight is even better.

Alternative: you may use a gluten-free crust or omit the crust entirely. Another idea, is you may use one or two avocados for extra creaminess, and more health benefits!

*vanilla beans are very expensive, but I think it will enhance the flavor of this pie