Great Recipes

The Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16 full sheets)

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• Pinch of salt

For the Filling:

• 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, full-fat, softened

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Zest of 1 lemon (optional, but brightens everything)

• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream

For Topping (Optional):

• Fresh berries

• Berry compote or fruit sauce

• Chocolate shavings

• Whipped cream

The Method: Crust, Whip, Fold, Chill

 

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