No Bake Lemon Cheesecake
This no bake lemon cheesecake is rich, creamy, tangy, and made with just 6 ingredients! I love how easy it is to make with little prep time. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Servings 12 servings
Calories 295kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1-2 drops yellow food coloring optional
- 1 cup lemon curd optional
Cheesecake crust
- 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Combine Graham cracker crumbs with the white sugar and melted butter. Transfer to a 9-inch pie dish and refrigerate while you prep the filling.
- In a mixing bowl with a beater attached, add your softened cream cheese and powdered sugar, and beat until smooth. Add the heavy cream, lemon juice, and yellow food coloring and beat until smooth and thick.
- Transfer the mixture onto the prepared pie crust. Refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator and if desired, top with a thick layer of lemon curd.
Video
Notes
TO STORE: Cheesecake softens when left at room temperature. You must keep the cheesecake stored in the refrigerator, covered. It will remain fresh for up to 2 weeks. If you prefer a creamier cheesecake, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before enjoying it.
TO FREEZE: Place lemon cheesecake slices in a shallow container and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Recipe variations
- Cut the carbs. Easily make this keto-friendly by swapping out the sugar for keto powdered sugar. You can also spread keto lemon curd on top.
- Skip the dairy. With dairy-free options of cream cheese and heavy cream at most grocery stores, this is a simple swap.
- Add more citrus. If you want this a little less tangy, substitute half the lemon for orange or blood orange juice.
- Make these into bars. For lemon cheesecake bars, simply prepare the crust in a square pan (8 x 8-inch), covered completely with parchment paper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 641IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg | NET CARBS: 23g