Description
This No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is a delicious and super simple alternative to traditional baked cheesecakes. With only 6 ingredients, the graham cracker crust and creamy lemon filling make it a perfect and delicious dessert for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 graham cracker crust (or ingredients to make your own)
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup lemon curd divided. (store-bought or make your own.)
Instructions
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With an electric mixer, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Place bowl into fridge until ready to use.
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In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Do not overbeat.
- Using your mixer on low speed, mix in 1/2 cup lemon curd.
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Gently fold in the heavy cream until well incorporated.
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Add cream cheese mixture to prepared graham cracker crust.
- Gently spread 1/4 cup of lemon curd over the top of your cheesecake. (you can use a bit more lemon curd on top if desired.)
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Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
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Garnish as desired before serving.
Notes
To make your own graham cracker crust, combine 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup butter, melted, 1/4 cup Sugar till the mixture resembles fine sand. Press into pie or cheesecake pan. place in the freezer until ready to use.
Homemade lemon curd recipe: https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/lemon-curd-recipe/
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 515
- Fat: 39
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5