This easy lemon cheesecake is perfect for any occasion! No baking required, and it’s delicious and creamy. ..
Easy No Bake Cheesecake Bars
Lemon is one of my favorite flavors for desserts, and this lemon cheesecake is everything! These no bake lemon cheesecake bars are made with a Graham Cracker crust and then topped with the most creamy and zesty lemon filling. Even better, you don’t have to turn the oven on!
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust: you’ll need crumbled up graham crackers, salted butter, and brown sugar to make the crust. Lemon Jello: any brand of lemon gelatin works. Cream Cheese: Let it soften at room temp before using so that it’s easy to mix. Sour Cream: this adds moisture and softness to the texture of the cheesecake, plus it adds some extra tanginess. I prefer this over heavy cream for this recipe!Powdered SugarLemon: You need both lemon juice and lemon zest, so fresh lemons work best. Vanilla Extract: This adds a hint of sweetness and balances the overall flavor. Whipping Topping: Something like Cool Whip, used to mix into the cheesecake mixture.
How to Make No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Crust: Mix together the graham crackers, melted butter, and brown sugar. Then press into a baking dish and chill. Cheesecake: Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, juice and vanilla extract. Then stir in the whipped topping, and fold the gelatin into the cream cheese mix. Chill: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust and, let it set in the fridge until firm. Serve: Slice the lemon cheesecake into bars, serve, and enjoy!
To finish off your lemon cheesecake bars when serving, consider adding toppings. Try whipped topping, a lemon slice or peel, lemon curd, macerated strawberries, fresh blueberries, crumbled graham crackers, or powdered sugar.
Can I freeze no bake cheesecake bars?
Yes! This no bake lemon cheesecake freezes beautifully, so be sure to make extra. You can wrap the whole dish in foil and then place it in a freeze-safe bag, or wrap individual squares. They will keep well for up to 3 months and should be thawed in the fridge overnight to serve.
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These no bake lemon cheesecake bars are so fresh and creamy, it makes for such a wonderful treat to share with friends and family! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
