Description
A creamy and refreshing no bake lemon cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Spread the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Let the cheesecake sit overnight for optimal texture.
- Garnish with lemon slices or berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: no bake lemon cheesecake, dessert, cheesecake, lemon dessert