Easy No Bake Lemon Cheesecake: The Best Refreshing Dessert Delight
A delightful and refreshing dessert that’s perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: dessert
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
- Spread the cream cheese filling over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Remove from the springform pan and slice to serve.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Serve with fresh berries for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg