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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
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Cheesecake, No Bake Cheesecake
Servings: 8 - 10
Calories: 375kcal
Author: Janet-Mountain Kitchen

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

Notes

*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

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Sodium: 424mg | Fiber: 1g