Description
This No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is light, creamy, and bursting with bright lemon flavor. Made with a graham cracker crust and a smooth lemon-infused cheesecake filling, it’s the perfect refreshing dessert for warm weather.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups (302g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (207g) sugar
- 2 tbsp finely grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup (86g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 3/4 cup (86g) powdered sugar (for whipped cream topping)
- Optional lemon slices and zest, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl and mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Set in the fridge to chill.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream with 3/4 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly into the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least 5-6 hours or overnight until firm.
- For the whipped cream topping, whip 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream with 3/4 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe or spread the whipped cream over the top of the chilled cheesecake. Garnish with lemon slices and zest, if desired.
- Remove cheesecake from springform pan, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Refrigerating overnight helps the cheesecake set firmly.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
