Easy Cheesecake with Pretzel & Graham Crust
Perfect for indoors, camping or when you need an easy to make, sweet treat in a hurry!
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Cheesecake, No Bake Cheesecake
Servings: 8 - 10
Calories: 375kcal
Author: Janet-Mountain Kitchen
For the Crust:
- 1 pkg. Graham Crackers or 1-1 1/2 c. Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/2 c. Pretzels
- 8 Tbsp. Butter
- 1/3 c. Sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese well softened
- 12 oz. tub of Whipped Topping
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 1/3 c. Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
For the Crust:
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees or if camping, just bring a pre-made Graham Cracker crust
Crush or pulse graham crackers (or crumbs), pretzels, and sugar to a fine crumb.
Melt butter, then mix thoroughly into graham cracker mixture.
Press into 9 inch pie plate
Bake for 8-12 minutes until brown and set.
Remove and let cool.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
While crust is cooling, mix or blend together very soft cream cheese, whipped topping, vanilla, lemon juice, and powdered sugar. (If you are doing this outdoors by hand, expect a chunkier result than if you used a food processor or mixer.)
Once creamy, spoon into graham cracker crust, and gently smooth out.
Chill for 1 hr. or if outdoors, dig in.
Top with your favorite berries, fruit glaze if desired, or pie filling and enjoy.
*Since thickness of crust and filling can be so individualized, this recipe can be adapted to your personal preference:
- Recipe will make:
- 8-10" pie crust
- 12" Dutch oven bottom crust
- 1-9x13" pan for bottom crust
- Or, adjust crust thickness to your preference.
- For an easy way to press mixture down, use a measuring cup and pressure to form desired shape and uniform thickness.
- Health Substitutions: Low or Non-Fat Cream Cheese and Whipped Topping
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Sodium: 424mg | Fiber: 1g