This silky-smooth cheesecake uses your food processor's S-blade to create the perfect crust and filling in under 2 minutes of total processing time. With a buttery graham cracker base and luscious cream cheese filling, it's the ultimate easy dessert!

🛒 Ingredients

For the crust (process first):

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 6 tbsp butter, melted
• Pinch of salt

For the filling (process second):

• 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream, cold
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

For topping (optional):

• Fresh berries or fruit compote
• Whipped cream

⚙️ Tools & Safety

• S-blade for both crust and filling
• 9-inch springform pan
• Rubber spatula
• Timer – crucial for motor protection!

⏱️ Step-by-Step (Under 2 Minutes Processing)

1️⃣ Make Crust (30 seconds)

1. Add graham crackers, sugar, salt to processor
2. Pulse 5-6 times until fine crumbs (15 seconds)
3. Add melted butter through feed tube
4. Pulse 3-4 times until combined (15 seconds)
5. Press into pan and chill

2️⃣ Make Filling (60 seconds)

1. Process cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth (20 seconds)
2. Add vanilla and lemon juice, process 10 seconds
3. With machine running, slowly pour heavy cream through feed tube
4. Process 30 seconds until thick and creamy

3️⃣ Chill & Set

1. Pour filling over crust
2. Refrigerate at least 4 hours (preferably overnight)
3. Add toppings before serving

⚠️ Critical Safety Notes

✅ Crust: 30 seconds total processing
✅ Filling: 60 seconds total processing
✅ 90 seconds combined – well under safety limits
✅ 30-minute cool-down required before next use

🌟 Why This Recipe Works

• Perfect texture – Food processor creates ultra-smooth filling
• No baking required – Great for summer or beginner bakers
• Classic American dessert – Always crowd-pleasing
• Machine-safe – Carefully timed processing sequences

Perfect for:

• Summer parties
• Holiday desserts
• Potlucks and gatherings
• Birthday celebrations

💡 Pro Tips

• Room temperature cream cheese blends more smoothly
• Chill bowl before whipping cream for better volume
• Scrape sides between processing steps for even mixing
• Make ahead – Flavors improve overnight

Always unplug when scraping sides or changing attachments!

🍓 Variation Ideas

• Chocolate Cheesecake – Add ½ cup melted chocolate to filling
• Lemon Blueberry – Double lemon juice, add blueberry compote
• Pumpkin Spice – Add ½ cup pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice

Storage: Keeps 5 days refrigerated, freezes well for 2 months