No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

This no bake lemon cheesecake is rich, tangy, and made with just 6 ingredients! It’s an elegant no bake dessert recipe.

Lemon cheesecake recipe
It’s no secret that we adore all things lemon. Whether that be in cookies pie or even as a cake
it’s a popular flavor here. Now, when made into a creamy and rich coconut cheesecake, it’s honestly my favorite way to enjoy it… and it’s so easy too!

It needs just 6 Ingredients. Unlike other desserts, this needs few ingredients and they are easy ones at that!
There is no baking required. This could not be any more simple to make. The hard part is waiting for it to set.

Perfect texture. It’s smooth, creamy, and topped with a thick lemon curd. It’s sweet, slightly tart, and with notes of citrus, without being overpowering.
If you like fruit flavored cheesecakes, try a Mango or peach cheesecake.

As we mentioned earlier, this recipe needs just 6 ingredients. They are also simple ones too, that you can find at any grocery store, or better yet, you already have them in your pantry. Here is what you’ll need:

Cream cheese. Softened cream cheese, from a block and not from a tub (spreadable cream cheese).
Powdered sugar. Also known as confectioners sugar.
Heavy cream. Gives the cheesecake extra creaminess, and balances out the tartness of the cream cheese.
Lemon juice. Fresh or bottled can be used.
Yellow food coloring. Optional, but gives the cheesecake the glorious yellow hue.
Lemon curd. Optional, but gives an extra layer of sweet lemon on top. Either store-bought or homemade curd

How to make a lemon cheesecake
Simple is an understatement for this recipe and this recipe comes together in no time.

Step 1- Make the crust
Start by preparing your crust and refrigerating it until the filling is made. I like to allow at least 20 minutes chilling time so the crust has time to firm up.

Step 2- Make the filling
Next, in a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and the powdered sugar, until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients and beat together until smooth and thick.

Transfer into the prepared pie crust and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
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Step 3- Add lemon curd
Once the cheesecake has set, spread it with a lemon spread if desired. If you do this step, chill the cheesecake once more for 30 minutes for the curd to firm up slightly. Once set, slice and serve.