To start this fantastic Philadelphia no-bake cheesecake filling recipe, we will make the crust first. Line a 10-inch springform cake pan with non-stick baking paper. Then, brush the sides with extra melted butter or cooking spray.

Then, place the graham cracker crumbs inside of a food processor. Crush them until you have a uniform crumb mixture. Then, while the food processor is running on low speed, add the sugar so it incorporates well.

Finally, add your melted butter and keep mixing. Your crumb mixture should be uniformly moist.

Place the crumbs inside the lined cake pan and press it in. You can also press it up the sides if you'd like. Use the flat back of a cup or measuring spoon to make sure the crust is level.

Then, place it inside the fridge and allow it to set for at least 15 minutes.

Next, we move on to making the filling for the cheesecake. To start, place the softened cream cheese inside a large mixing bowl with the sugar. then, cream the ingredients together until they become fluffy and the sugar has dissolved.

Add the vanilla and give the mixture another whisk or two. Then, add the sour cream. Keep whisking on a low speed until it has been fully incorporated.

And finally, gently fold in your soft whipped topping. Stop mixing once the last bit of topping has been folded in.

Once your filling has been made, pour it into your chilled cheesecake crust. Smooth out the top of the filling using a rubber or silicone spatula.

Then, wrap the entire cake pan with plastic or saran wrap. Place the cheesecake inside the fridge and allow it to set for at least 4 hours. We prefer setting it overnight to ensure it doesn't come out runny.

Once your cheesecake has been set, you can remove it from the cake pan. To check when it is done, gently shake the pan. If only the center inch still shakes like jelly, then your cheesecake has been set correctly and completely.

Take the wrapping off the pan. Then, run a sharp thin knife along the edges of the crust. Carefully loosen the springform cake pan sides and remove it completely.

Now, to remove the base you may need a helping hand. Loosen the base plate from the crust using a sharp knife. Then, either ask someone to help you lift it off, or slide it off onto the cake stand.

Once removed, all that's left to do is slice and enjoy the amazing creation!