No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
A No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake is a light, creamy dessert with fresh lemon flavor. It sets in the refrigerator instead of the oven, making it quick and easy while still tasting rich and refreshing.
📝 Ingredients
For the Crust
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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⅓ cup melted butter
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3 tablespoons sugar
For the Lemon Cheesecake Filling
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16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
Optional Toppings
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Whipped cream
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Lemon slices
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Lemon zest
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Lemon curd
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the crust
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In a bowl mix:
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Graham cracker crumbs
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Sugar
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Melted butter
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Stir until the crumbs look like wet sand.
2. Form the crust
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Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan.
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Place in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
3. Prepare the cheesecake filling
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In a large bowl beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
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Beat until creamy and well combined.
4. Whip the cream
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In a separate bowl whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
5. Combine
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon cream cheese mixture.
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Mix until light and fluffy.
6. Assemble
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Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust.
7. Chill
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Refrigerate for at least 6 hours (overnight is best) until set.
🍰 Serving
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Slice with a sharp knife.
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Top with whipped cream, lemon slices, or lemon zest.
✅ Prep Time: 20 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: 6 hours
🍰 Servings: 8–10 slices
💡 Tips for the Best Cheesecake
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Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
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Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor.
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For a stronger lemon taste, add 1–2 tablespoons lemon curd to the filling.
If you want, I can also show you:
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🍋 3-ingredient super easy lemon cheesecake
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🥧 No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake without cream cheese.