No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
This chilled no-bake lemon cheesecake requires just 30 minutes of prep time for a light and creamy dessert or potluck offering.
Prep time:
Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 416
Ingredients:
Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 416
1 1/2 cups graham crackers crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
cheesecake FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in melted butter until combined. Firmly press mixture into 9-in. springform pan, covering the bottom in an even layer and 1/2-in. up the sides; set aside.
In another large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric hand mixer set on medium speed until fluffy and smooth, 1-2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla extract, beating constantly until smooth; set aside.
In another large bowl, beat the cream using an electric hand mixer set on high speed until stiff peaks form, 1-2 minutes. Gently fold whipped cream into lemon cream cheese mixture until just combined. Transfer cheesecake filling to the springform pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Slice and serve.
Source: tasteofhome.com
In another large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric hand mixer set on medium speed until fluffy and smooth, 1-2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla extract, beating constantly until smooth; set aside.
In another large bowl, beat the cream using an electric hand mixer set on high speed until stiff peaks form, 1-2 minutes. Gently fold whipped cream into lemon cream cheese mixture until just combined. Transfer cheesecake filling to the springform pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Slice and serve.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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