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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Indulge in a creamy, luscious No Bake Lemon Cheesecake with a zesty lemon flavor, perfect for warm summer days or festive gatherings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time4 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, No Bake
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients

  • 9 ounces thin lemon cookies 1 package
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted

Filling Ingredients

  • 4.75 ounces ladyfingers
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • cup powdered sugar
  • 10.5 ounces lemon curd about ¾ cup

Garnish

  • lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Crust - Crush the thin lemon cookies to create a fine crumb and mix with melted butter.
  • Step 2: Form the Crust in the Pan - Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate.
  • Step 3: Whip the Heavy Cream - Whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Step 4: Make the Cream Cheese Filling - Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in lemon curd.
  • Step 5: Combine the Mixtures - Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Step 6: Assemble the Cheesecake - Pour the filling over the crust and arrange ladyfingers around the edges.
  • Step 7: Chill the Cheesecake - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Step 8: Garnish and Serve - Remove the sides of the springform pan, garnish with lemon slices, and serve chilled.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Food Processor
  • Springform Pan
  • Electric Mixer

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier blending. Do not skip the chilling time for the cheesecake to firm up properly.