No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

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A light and fluffy no-bake lemon cheesecake that's perfect for summer when you don't want to turn your oven on! Spread a layer of lemon curd on top of the chilled cheesecake for even more lemon flavor.

Submitted by Jan
Updated on June 27, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 (10-inch) cheesecake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 3 cups graham cracker crumbs

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

  • 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O mix

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Place graham cracker crumbs, butter, and confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl; mix well to combine and press into the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

  3. Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water. Let cool until thick, but not set.

  4. Beat cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla together in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.

  5. Whip evaporated milk in a separate bowl until thick and stiff peaks form. Pour in cooled lemon gelatin and keep mixing until well blended. Fold in cream cheese mixture.

  6. Pour filling into crust. Chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

166 Calories
9g Fat
21g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 166
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 45mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.