2cupgraham cracker crumbs(about 16 sheets of graham crackers)
2tbspgranulated sugar
1/4tspsalt
9tbspunsalted buttermelted
For the Filling
3tbspcold water
2 1/4tsppowdered gelatin
3(8 oz) blockscream cheesesoftened
1cup+2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/4tspsalt
1tbspvanilla extract
1/2cupsour creamroom temperature
1cup+2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
To make the crust, in a medium size mixing bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar and salt. Pour the melted butter over top and stir until a soft wet mixture forms. Firmly press into a standard size pie plate or a 9-inch springform pan. Place in the freezer to chill while preparing the filling.
In a small microwave-safe mixing bowl, whisk together the water and gelatin. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl) beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar, salt, vanilla and sour cream, beat just until combined.
Place the gelatin mixture in microwave and heat for 25 seconds on HIGH. Remove and whisk for 1 minute. Allow to cool for 2 minutes, then with mixing speed on low, slowly add the gelatin to the cream cheese, mixing until combined.
Using a hand mixer (or if you have another bowl for your mixer, use that), in a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the whipped cream into the mixture. The whipped cream will loosen the filling up a bit and make it slightly more spreadable.
Carefully spread the filling into the chilled crust. Spread into a smooth, even layer then chill for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving, I prefer overnight.
Notes
-You could easily customize this this cheesecake and turn it into any kind! Fold in Oreos or cookie dough, swirl in fruit puree or top it with something rich and decadent!