Description
Indulge in the refreshing citrusy delight of this easy No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake. Creamy, zesty, and perfect for summer, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- â…“ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Add melted butter, stir until sandy. Press into a pan and refrigerate.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla. Whip cold cream until stiff, fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble: Pour filling over crust, smooth the top. Chill for at least 6 hours. Garnish with zest or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the lemon flavor with extra zest or extract.
- Store-bought crust can be used for convenience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
