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No-bake Lemon Cheesecake

Refreshing No-bake Lemon Cheesecake for Sunshine Days

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This No-bake Lemon Cheesecake is a refreshing dessert perfect for warm days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Substitution: You can replace with cookie crumbs like Oreos or gingersnaps.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Make sure it’s melted before mixing.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups cream cheese Use softened for easier blending.
  • 1 cups sour cream
  • 1 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups fresh lemon juice Freshly squeezed yields best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest

Equipment

  • 9-inch Springform Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add sour cream and powdered sugar, then mix well until creamy, about 1 minute.
  4. Incorporate fresh lemon juice and lemon zest into the cheesecake mixture. Blend until fully combined.
  5. Pour the lemon cheesecake filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor.

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