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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

No bake lemon cheesecake with creamy filling and graham crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Crust:

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

Filling:

  • 24 oz 750g cream cheese, full fat
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1–2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions
 

  • Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the base and slightly up the sides of the pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Beat until creamy.
  • In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Pour the filling into the crust and smooth the top.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until set.
  • This No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is best served chilled with extra whipped cream or lemon zest.

Notes

  • Top with berries for added freshness
  • Substitute graham crackers with digestive biscuits
  • Add a gelatin layer for extra firmness if needed