No Bake Lemon Cheesecake (Print)

Creamy lemon filling on a graham crust, chilled to perfection. Refreshing and simple for any occasion.

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 180 grams graham cracker crumbs
02 - 75 millilitres unsalted butter, melted
03 - 25 grams granulated sugar

→ Filling

04 - 450 grams full-fat cream cheese, softened
05 - 100 grams granulated sugar
06 - 60 millilitres freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 240 millilitres cold heavy whipping cream

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - Lemon slices
11 - Lightly whipped cream

# Steps:

01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Mix until uniformly moistened, then press firmly into the base of a 23-centimetre springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
03 - Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until fully combined and creamy.
04 - In a separate clean bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
05 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until evenly incorporated, ensuring the mixture remains light and airy.
06 - Spread the lemon cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared crust. Smooth the surface with a spatula and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or until fully set.
07 - If desired, decorate with lemon slices or lightly whipped cream just before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Store-bought graham cracker crust may be used for convenience.
02 - Adjust the quantity of lemon juice and zest to achieve preferred tanginess.
03 - Freeze the cheesecake, well-wrapped, for up to one month.