Description
Lemon cheesecake is a tantalizing dessert that perfectly balances zesty citrus flavors with rich, creamy goodness. This no-bake recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress at any gathering. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth filling made from fresh lemons, this cheesecake will leave your guests craving more. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or just a treat for yourself, each slice delivers a delightful burst of flavor that elevates any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until mixed. Press into a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Dissolve gelatin in cold water according to package instructions; warm gently until melted. Mix into the cream cheese filling.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg