Description
A creamy and refreshing no-bake lemon cheesecake perfect for any occasion. Bursting with fresh lemon flavor, this easy dessert requires no baking and is served chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the lemon juice and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust, smoothing the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, garnish with lemon zest.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy blending. Fresh lemon juice is recommended for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg