Description
This no bake lemon cheesecake is rich, creamy, tangy, and incredibly easy to make with just six ingredients. It features a graham cracker crust, a luscious lemon-infused filling, and an optional lemon curd topping. Perfect for a refreshing dessert that requires no oven time.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1-2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup lemon curd (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, white sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly combined.
- Press the crust mixture into a 9-inch pie dish and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- In a mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and food coloring (if using) to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until smooth and thick.
- Transfer the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake overnight to set.
- Before serving, optionally top with a thick layer of lemon curd.
Notes
- Store the cheesecake covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For a creamier texture, let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
- Freeze individual slices in a shallow container for up to 6 months.
- Make it keto-friendly by using keto powdered sugar and keto lemon curd.
- Use dairy-free cream cheese and cream for a vegan-friendly version.
- Substitute some of the lemon juice with orange juice for a milder citrus flavor.
- To make bars, use an 8×8-inch square pan lined with parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 255mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
