Easy No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake: Indulgent Bliss for Your Tastebuds
An easy and delicious no-bake lemon cheesecake that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread it evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest.
- Use a food processor for a finer graham cracker crumb.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg