Simple No Bake Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the crust
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2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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½ cup sugar
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⅔ cup melted butter
→ For the cheesecake
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3 packages cream cheese, softened (8 ounce each)
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1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounce)
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1 Tablespoon lemon juice
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12 ounce Cool Whip, thawed
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1 can cherry pie filling (20 ounce), optional
# Instructions:
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In a food processor, pulse graham crackers (about 18 full size crackers) to make 2 1/2 cup crumbs.
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Add sugar and melted butter and pulse until blended. Divide in half, and press crumbs into the bottoms of two 8-inch pie plates. Use the bottom of a cup or the heel of your hand to press firmly (make sure to go up the sides of the plate).
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In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with sweetened milk and lemon juice for 3-4 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
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Fold in Cool Whip with a spoon. Pour into pie plates even over crust. Smooth tops and refrigerate pies for about 3 hours (or overnight), until ready to use.
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Slice and enjoy, or add some cherry pie filling on top.
# Notes:
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You can find ready made graham cracker crumbs in the baking aisle of many supermarkets
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For best results and richest taste, use regular full fat cream cheese, cool whip and butter
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Use your hands to make sure the crust reaches as far up the sides of the pie plates as you can
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Try blueberries, strawberries, bananas, fresh pineapple or raspberries as other topping options