Wednesday, August 28, 2013

No-Bake Cheesecake Pinoy Style

Christmas is here again!

And now I will start my countdown stress free Christmas cooking list with a budget.

First in list. NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE FILIPINO STYLE.

photo credit: Magalie L'Abbé via photopin cc

INGREDIENTS

Crust

1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
1 tbsp refined sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder (optional)
1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Cheesecake Filling

1 cup creme cheese
1 cup all purpose creme
1/2 cup refined sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings

1 can Blueberry pie filling(optional)

PROCEDURES

Crust

Combine all ingredients for the crust, the crushed graham, cinnamon powder, lemon juice, sugar, and butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
Mixture should be moist,if its dry add more butter and mix well.
Put the mixture in a 9-inch pan,spread and press down the crust up to 1 inch depth bottom thick and 2 inch up the side.
Refrigerate about 10-15 minutes.

Cheesecake Filling

In a bowl, mix the creme cheese, sugar and vanilla. Mix until smooth and well blended.
In a separate bowl, combine the all purpose creme and sugar.Mix until well blended.
Mix the two mixture together (1) and (2).

Toppings

Pour and spread the filling evenly into the crust. Using a rubber spatula, smooth the top and tap the pan to release some air bubbles.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or until firm.
Top with blueberry pie filling or serve it just plain.
Served chilled