No-Bake Cheesecake

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1Crush graham crackers: Put graham crackers in a large resealable plastic bag, and crush them with a rolling pin until very fine crumbs form.
2. 2Mix graham-cracker crumbs with sugar and butter: Pour crumbs into a medium bowl; stir in sugar. Add butter and stir until well combined.
3. 3Press crumb mixture into springform pan: Press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch springform pan, spreading it 1 1/2 to 2 inches up the side; press flat. Chill crust in freezer at least 10 minutes.
4. 4Make filling: Meanwhile, make the filling: Using an electric mixer set at medium-high speed, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the condensed milk a little at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl, as necessary. Beat in the lemon juice and vanilla.
5. 5Add filling to crust, cover, and refrigerate: Pour the filling into the crust; smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
6. 6Remove cheesecake from pan and serve: Unclasp sides of pan, and remove cheesecake.