Jen's Uncooked Lemon Cheesecake

Bright, zesty, and refreshingly simple, Jen's Uncooked Lemon Cheesecake is a no-bake dessert that delivers tangy indulgence with minimal effort. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious, creamy filling infused with freshly squeezed lemon juice and aromatic lemon zest, this cheesecake is the perfect balance of sweetness and citrusy flair. With no oven required, it's an ideal treat for warm-weather gatherings or when you want a quick and elegant dessert to wow your guests. Ready in just 25 minutes of prep time and chilled to perfection in your refrigerator, this no-bake lemon cheesecake is as easy as it is irresistible. Serve it up with a garnish of extra lemon zest for a bright, beautiful finishing touch.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 g Graham cracker crumbs
• 100 g Unsalted butter, melted
• 450 g Cream cheese, softened
• 100 g Powdered sugar
• 250 ml Heavy cream
• 60 ml Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tsp Lemon zest
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly moistened.

Step 2

Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan to create an even crust. Use the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed glass to smooth and compact the crust. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.

Step 5

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.

Step 6

Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the mixture and fold until fully incorporated.

Step 7

Pour the lemon cheesecake filling over the chilled crust in the springform pan. Spread it evenly and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake to fully set.

Step 9

Once set, carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Garnish with additional lemon zest or slices if desired.

Step 10

Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1169.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4421.1

Total Fat 342.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 201.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 966.5mg	0%
Sodium 2755.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 165.1g
Protein 43.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 586.4mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 857.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.0%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 26.1%