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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is a creamy citrus dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • 2 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs 270g
  • ½ cup butter melted

Filling:

  • 3 packages cream cheese 24 oz / 750g total
  • 1 ½ cups powdered icing sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions
 

  • Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper (optional).
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; beat until creamy.
  • In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon flavor if needed.
  • Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top.
  • Cover and refrigerate No Bake Lemon Cheesecake for at least 6 hours or overnight until set.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy.

Notes

  • Top with whipped cream, lemon slices, or berries.
  • Can be made a day ahead for convenience.
  • Use digestive biscuits instead of graham crackers if needed.