No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

No Bake Lemon CheesecakeMay 30, 2018 by meggan 0 comments » Jump to Recipe  ↓ Print Recipe  ❒PinShareTweetSometimes I think there are basically two kinds of people in the world: chocolate people and fruit people.The fruit people might even be broken up into a couple more categories: lemon people and everyone else. Although technically this classic dessert is for everyone, it’s especially for the lemon lovers in your life.No eggs, no whipped cream, and no oven necessary; this recipe is just smooth, silky, light-as-air lemony goodness. Exactly what you remember from so many years ago.No-baking for a larger group? Click and slide the number next to ‘servings’ on the recipe card below to adjust the ingredients to match how many you’re feeding—the recipe does the math for you, it’s that easy. MY LATEST RECIPES What is No Bake Cheesecake filling? Magic! But beyond that, the secret ingredient is lemon Jell-O, which helps keep this lemony delight firm when blended with cream cheese.How do I avoid a runny cheesecake?First, make sure that your proportions of Jell-O and cream cheese are correct. Next, chill the crust for at least ten minutes before filling. It’s also very important that the evaporated milk be ice cold. The texture should ideally be mousse-like by the time you spread it into the pan.Can I make No Bake Lemon Cheesecake with lemon juice?If you love, love, love, lemon, try substituting some of the water in the recipe with the juice of a lemon, and even add a little lemon zest for extra zing.Can No Bake Lemon Cheesecake be frozen?For advance meal preparations, I make individual portion-size mini cheesecakes in their own glass or foil cupcake cups for easier freezing, defrosting and serving. To keep them fresh, I wrap each cheesecake individually before freezing. Lastly, I avoid adding garnishes or toppings to the portions I intend to freeze; they can be added later when I’m ready to serve them.Can you make No Bake Lemon Cheesecake with eggs?Because there’s no cooking involved, it’s not recommended to use eggs in this recipe, due to the potential of harmful bacteria in the eggs.How do you store No Bake Lemon Cheesecake?As this dessert contains dairy, I recommend storing it in the refrigerator.Save these No Bake Lemon Cheesecake to your “Desserts” Pinterest board!And let’s be friends on Pinterest! I’m always pinning tasty recipes!  PrintNo Bake Lemon CheesecakeYou'll love this light and airy no-bake Lemon Cheesecake! No eggs, no whipped cream, no oven necessary. This recipe is just smooth, silky, light-as-air lemony goodness. Exactly what you remember from so many years ago. Course Dessert Cuisine American IngredientsFor the crust: 1 box graham crackers crushed (27 crackers) 1/2 cup butter melted (1 stick) 1 tablespoon powdered sugarFor the filling: 1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O 3/4 cup boiling water 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk chilled 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanillaInstructionsTo make the crust:In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and powdered sugar. Stir to combine. Reserve 3/4 cup cracker crumb mixture for topping. Pack the remaining crumbs in a 9-inch by 13-inch pan.To make the filling:In a medium bowl, dissolve Jell-O in boiling water and stir until dissolved, about 1 minute. While the liquid is still hot, stir in cream cheese and mix well. Using an electric hand mixer or a whisk, beat in chilled evaporated milk until stiff.Stir in sugar, Jell-O mixture, and vanilla and beat until combined. Pour in pan and top with reserved cracker crumbs. Chill at least 30 minutes.This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. posted in Sweets 0 comments » Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake Pin It Cheesecake Brownies Pin It Lemon Bundt Cake Pin It Lemon Yogurt Cake Pin It Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars Pin It Frosty Chocolate Cheesecake Pin It Lemon Olive Oil Cake (Vegan) Pin It Cranberry Cheesecake Galette Pin It