This No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It's the perfect treat to welcome spring and summer!
With the first day of spring come and gone, I'm left wondering where the heck the spring weather is in north Florida. I opened the back door this morning to let the dogs out, and Old Man Winter greeted me.
If you follow me on Instagram <--- you totally should, then you saw me mention it, along with a photo of my Chai Spiced Hot Chocolate. Because it's that cold!
I don't know about you, but lemon has always made me think of spring and summer. So I decided to take Kelsie's love of lemon and my love of cheesecake, and throw together a No Bake Lemon Cheesecake.
This is truly be the best lemon cheesecake you'll ever sink your teeth in.
Do you use Jello in No Bake Lemon Cheesecake?
I've seen it done, but no, we don't use Jello in this recipe.
How do you get the perfect lemon flavor?
Lemon zest and fresh juice are the key to the perfect flavor.
Can I use regular cream cheese?
You can, if you don't have mascarpone. It's not going to have the exact creaminess, but it's a substitute in a pinch.
What is mascarpone?
It's an Italian cream cheese that has an addition of certain acidic substances like lemon juice, which give it this mouth feel that is utterly amazing.
You don't have to use it in just desserts either. You could totally use it on top of a bagel! It's not as tangy as the regular cream cheese, and the texture is much much creamier.
I highly suggest you grab some of that, and make this No Bake Lemon Cheesecake asap! It will not disappoint.
What about the crust? Do I have to bake it?
Nope! This recipe is truly no bake, because you don't even need to bake the homemade graham cracker crust. I just pop it in the freezer for about 20 minutes to firm up before pouring the filling in.
If you are worried about it falling apart, don't be. When you are pressing the buttery crumbs into your spring form pan, just make sure that you use a lot of pressure, pressing the bottom, and around all the edges.
Then pop in the freezer, I believe helps too. You could totally serve this frozen, it would be quite tasty on a hot summer's day!
Lemon not your thing, but you love cheesecake? Check out these others:
- Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes
- Funfetti Cheesecake
- No Bake Sweet Potato Cheesecake
- Strawberry Key Lime Cheesecake Bars
No Bake Lemon Cheesecake
This No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It’s the perfect treat to welcome spring and summer!
Ingredients
Crust
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 ¼ cup crushed graham crackers
Filling
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 525Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 324mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 1gSugar: 41gProtein: 8g
valmg @ Mom Knows It All
This is a nice and simple recipe. I love cheesecake, it's my favorite dessert in the world. I have had one made with moscarpone and it is a completely different flavor than traditional.
Candy
Who doesn’t love no bake. Anything lemon flavor d and I am in. Light fresh and delicious.
Danielle Fox
this looks like a real crowd pleaser - pinned it
Amber Myers
A no bake lemon cheesecake? Yes! I love no bake goodies because they are easy! And I've always been a fan of lemon treats. I would probably eat all of this on my own.
Jeanette
You had me at no bake cheesecake! I love cheesecake but I do not like how complicated it candy. I love the idea that I don't have to turn my oven on and I can make these all summer. It looks delicious.
Tasheena @ SimplyTasheena.com
I'm a huge fan of cheesecake and this looks so yummy! Can't wait to try this recipe and indulge!
Terri Beavers
Goodness gracious, that looks heavenly. I have two favorite pies. Lemon pie and cheesecake. To combine them would be an out of body experience lol. Pies are my thing. I'll choose pie over anything, even chocolate. I can't wait to test your recipe.
Lisa
There is nothing better than a no bake cheesecake. I love the addition of lemon. I bet that tastes like spring.
Joanna
Taste and smells like spring! 😉
Jenn @ EngineerMommy
My husband really loves cheesecake but I haven't made it at home in a long time. I gotta try this recipe. it looks amazing.
Joanna
This one is a total winner!
Ricci
I love a goo duo-bake recipe and this one sounds super yummy, I love all things lemon! I Need to try this for myself!
Joanna
You've got to give this one a try!
Alison Rost
This looks lovely. I love lemon cheesecake and it would be nice to make one without all the fuss about baking. This is why I also appreciate no bake recipes! Thanks for this!
Joanna
That's also the reason why I like no bake desserts. 🙂
Destany
My mom and I were just talking about lemon cheesecake this afternoon! I will definitely have to show her this recipe. Maybe we can have it at our next family get together
Joanna
Oh, yes, I hope that you try this one out one day!
Sondra Barker
No bake?! I've got to try creating this!
Joanna
It's so simple, it's literally a breeze to make!
Cristina Coroiu
OMG this looks so delicious. I have some lemons in the fridge so I have to give it a try. My husband likes cheese cakes a lot, and I like lemons, so the best if the both worlds.
Joanna
You'll totally love this!
Peter
I love a good cheesecake. J is hooked on anything tart and lemon filled. Maybe a return from hospital treat.
Joanna
It would be a great treat to return home from the hospital.
Patricia-Ann Que
i have a sweet tooth and cheesecake is one thing i cant resist! i guess ill be making this tonight!
Joanna
Did you make it? Come back and let us know!
Sara Welch
I would absolutely love to eat this. This is a really great recipe!
Joanna
Thank you!
chubskulit rose
I can almost smell the citrusy scent of this, looks awesome! I am not a baker so this fits right into my alley.
Joanna
This is an anybody can make this dessert! ?
Heather
While I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake or lemon in my desserts, this seems like such an easy recipe. I might make this the next time we have guests over.
Joanna
Totally easy!
Katherine Rose Rivera
This cake looks delicious. We tried a no bake cheesecake before but it failed. I think we need more practice and recipe like this.
Joanna
I like lemon cheesecake, I think it's a perfect summer dessert because of how refreshing it is. I think your recipe is very easy and I will like to try it one day.
Joanna
I hope you make it one day this summer!
Catalina
This cheesecake look so fresh! I love lemon flavor! This cheesecake is on my nest to do list!
Joanna
I think you'll love this one!
Angela Milnes
This has my cheeks puckering. I would love to make this dessert sometime!
Joanna
It's totally delicious, and you'll love it!
Via B Design
Looks so delish! This is the first time I’ve heard of mascarpone cheese... tells you how much I’ve cooked before. Thanks for sharing.
David Allen Elliott
This looks so deliciously awesome. I really do need to try and make this sometime. In fact tonight I did lemon cheesecake just because I saw this recipe earlier in social media. I will be trying this out soon.
Carol Cassara
I absolutely love lemon cheesecake and to make it like this, without baking is definitely going to make life easier! I really appreciate the recipe and I can't wait to give it a try. It's a lovely recipe for Spring and Summer.
Kiwi
I love this is no bake. This will be a great treat for spring!
Paula Stewart
I've been making one similar to this one for years and it is always a crowd favorite. I'll have to try this one.
Joanna
Pears are such a great addition, right?!