Description
Indulge in a creamy, velvety no-bake Easter cheesecake that melts in your mouth. The rich, sweet flavor of cream cheese is perfectly balanced with a hint of tanginess from fresh lemon juice, while the buttery graham cracker crust adds a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Topping:
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the cream cheese. Mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. For best results, chill overnight.
- Before serving, top with fresh berries and mint leaves for garnish.
Notes
- This cheesecake can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the cheesecake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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