No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

Escape the kitchen heat with this refreshingly delicious No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake! This family-favorite recipe, passed down through generations, boasts a creamy lemon filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust. Easy to make and requiring no oven time, it's the perfect summer dessert or anytime treat. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 293.6 kcal

Protein 9g

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Ingredients for No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Graham Cracker Crumbs
6 tablespoons (3 ounces) melted unsalted butter
Lemon Jell O Gelatin
1 cup boiling water
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
Vanilla Extract
¼ teaspoon salt
Evaporated Milk

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How to Make No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

**Make the Crust:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar. Mix until evenly moistened.
**Press into Pan:** Press two-thirds of the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
**Prepare the Jell-O:** In a small bowl, dissolve 1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
**Cool and Add Lemon Juice:** Let the Jell-O mixture cool slightly, then stir in ¼ cup fresh lemon juice.
**Cream Cheese Mixture:** In a large bowl, beat 16 ounces softened cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
**Combine Jell-O and Cream Cheese:** Add the cooled Jell-O mixture to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.
**Whip the Milnot:** In a separate large bowl, beat 1 (13.4 ounce) can Milnot (or evaporated milk) with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
**Fold in Cream Cheese Mixture:** Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped Milnot until just combined.
**Pour into Crust:** Pour the mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust.
**Top with Crust:** Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumbs over the top.
**Freeze:** Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
**Serve:** Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

82g

Fat

55g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make No Bake Lemon Cheesecake?

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in No Bake Lemon Cheesecake?

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake has approximately 293.6 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 28 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for No Bake Lemon Cheesecake?

The key ingredients for No Bake Lemon Cheesecake are Graham Cracker Crumbs, Butter, Lemon Jell O Gelatin, Boiling Water, Lemon Juice, Cream Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.