No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
A creamy, dreamy dessert that balances tartness and sweetness, all without baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package graham cracker crust
- Optional: fresh lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually and mix until blended.
- Whip the heavy cream in another bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Incorporate lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; fold gently.
- Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled, garnished with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, prepare a day in advance. Can make individual cheesecakes in muffin tins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesecake, no-bake, lemon dessert, summer dessert
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