No Bake Lemon Cheesecake {6 Ingredients} – by Gastro Guru

This no bake lemon cheesecake is wealthy, creamy, tangy, and made with simply 6 elements! I like how simple it’s to make with little prep time.

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It’s no secret that I am keen on all issues lemon, particularly in desserts. Now, when made right into a creamy and wealthy cheesecake, it’s actually my favourite approach to get pleasure from it… and it’s really easy, too!

Why I like this recipe

• It wants simply 6 Elements. In contrast to different desserts, this wants few elements and they’re simple ones at that! 
• There is no such thing as a baking required. This might not be any extra easy to make. The laborious half is ready for it to set. 
• Minimal prep is required. Much like my cherry cheesecake, the entire hands-on time is lower than 5 minutes, so you haven’t any excuses. 
• Excellent texture. It’s easy, creamy, and topped with a thick lemon curd. It’s candy, tastes barely tart, and with notes of citrus with out being overpowering.

Elements wanted

• Pie crust. I used a do-it-yourself graham cracker crust (graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar), however any 9-inch pie crust can be utilized. I’ve had success with store-bought crusts and it’s actually a time saver.
• Cream cheese. Softened cream cheese, from a block and never from a bath (spreadable cream cheese). 
• Powdered sugar (confectioners sugar). 
• Heavy cream. It provides the cheesecake additional creaminess and balances out the tartness of the cream cheese. I attempted this with heavy whipping cream and located it lacked a number of the construction.
• Lemon juice. It’s a lemon dessert, of us, so please use contemporary lemon juice (however bottled juice works in a pinch).
• Yellow meals coloring. Non-compulsory, however I like so as to add a few drops if I actually need the yellow shade to face out.
• Lemon curd. It’s non-compulsory, but it surely provides an additional layer of candy lemon on prime.

How you can make a no bake lemon cheesecake

I’ve included step-by-step photographs under to make this recipe simple to observe at dwelling. For the total printable recipe directions and ingredient portions, scroll to the recipe card on the backside of this publish.

Step 1- Make the crust. Begin by getting ready your crust and refrigerating it till the filling is made. I like to permit no less than 20 minutes chilling time so the crust has time to agency up. 

Step 2- Make the filling. Subsequent, in a big bowl, beat collectively the softened cream cheese and the powdered sugar with an electrical mixer till easy. Add the remainder of the elements and beat collectively till easy and thick.

Step 3- Set. Pour into the ready pie crust and refrigerate for no less than 6 hours, or in a single day. 

Step 4- Add lemon curd. As soon as the cheesecake has set, unfold it with a lemon unfold if desired. For those who do that step, chill the cheesecake as soon as extra for half-hour for the curd to agency up barely. As soon as set, slice, add whipped cream, and serve. 

Arman’s recipe ideas

• You could refrigerate the cheesecake for no less than 6 hours, ideally in a single day. This not solely thickens the filling fantastically but in addition permits the lemon taste to seep all through the combination. 
• Please guarantee all of your elements are near room temperature, to make mixing the filling simpler and void of any clumps. 
• For an much more pronounced lemon taste, add some lemon zest to the filling.  
• Garnish the cake with whipped cream, lemon slices,

Storage directions 

To retailer: Cheesecake softens when left at room temperature. As such, it’s essential to hold the cheesecake saved within the fridge, lined. It should stay contemporary for as much as 2 weeks. For those who do desire a creamier cheesecake, let it sit at room temperature for half-hour, earlier than having fun with it.

To freeze: Place lemon cheesecake slices in a shallow container and retailer within the freezer for as much as 6 months. 

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Initially revealed November 2020, up to date and republished April 2024