Easy Recipes No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
This no-bake lemon cheesecake is one of the best easy recipes you’ll ever make. With a buttery cookie crust and a silky lemon cream cheese filling, this sweet treat comes together quickly—perfect for dinner recipes, holiday gatherings, or anytime you crave a simple dessert.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill while you prepare the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the filling evenly over the crust.
- Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with lemon slices or zest before serving.