Description
A straightforward cake recipe using vanilla wafers for texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (11.5 oz) vanilla wafer cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for whipped cream)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Crush the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
- In a medium bowl, mix the wafer crumbs, melted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Place the pan in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled wafer crust.
- Cover the cake loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Before serving, remove the springform ring. You may garnish with extra crushed wafers if desired.
Notes
- For a cleaner slice, run a thin knife dipped in hot water around the edge of the cake before releasing the springform.
- You can substitute graham crackers for vanilla wafers if you prefer a different base flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: vanilla wafer cake, no bake dessert, cream cheese cake, simple dessert, wafer crust