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Sometimes I think there are basically two kinds of people in the world: chocolate people and fruit people.
The fruit people might even be broken up into a couple more categories: lemon people and everyone else. Although technically this classic dessert is for everyone, it’s especially for the lemon lovers in your life.
No eggs, no whipped cream, and no oven necessary; this recipe is just smooth, silky, light-as-air lemony goodness. Exactly what you remember from so many years ago.
What is No Bake Cheesecake filling?
Magic! But beyond that, the secret ingredient is lemon Jell-O, which helps keep this lemony delight firm when blended with cream cheese.
How do I avoid a runny cheesecake?
First, make sure that your proportions of Jell-O and cream cheese are correct. Next, chill the crust for at least ten minutes before filling. Itās also very important that the evaporated milk be ice cold. The texture should ideally be mousse-like by the time you spread it into the pan.
Can I make No Bake Lemon Cheesecake with lemon juice?
If you love, love, love, lemon, try substituting some of the water in the recipe with the juice of a lemon, and even add a little lemon zest for extra zing.
Can No Bake Lemon Cheesecake be frozen?
For advance meal preparations, I make individual portion-size mini cheesecakes in their own glass or foil cupcake cups for easier freezing, defrosting and serving. To keep them fresh, I wrap each cheesecake individually before freezing. Lastly, I avoid adding garnishes or toppings to the portions I intend to freeze; they can be added later when I’m ready to serve them.
Can you make No Bake Lemon Cheesecake with eggs?
Because there’s no cooking involved, itās not recommended to use eggs in this recipe, due to the potential of harmful bacteria in the eggs.
How do you storeĀ No Bake Lemon Cheesecake?
As this dessert contains dairy, I recommend storing it in the refrigerator.
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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 1 box graham crackers crushed (27 crackers)
- 1/2 cup butter melted (1 stick)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 3 ounces lemon Jell-O
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 12 ounces evaporated milk chilled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for serving, optional
- Lemon slices for garnish, optional
Instructions
- To make the crust, in a medium bowl, add graham cracker crumbs, butter, and powdered sugar and stir to combine.
- Pour into a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish. Using the bottom of a measuring cup, press the crust evenly and firmly into the bottomĀ of the baking dish.
- Using a standing mixer with the whisk attachment, or using a hand electric mixer, beat evaporated milk until soft peaks form, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, dissolve Jell-O in boiling water and stir until dissolved, about 1 minute. While the liquid is still hot, stir in cream cheese and mix well.
- To the large bowl with the evaporated milk, add sugar, Jell-O mixture, and vanilla and stir until combined. Pour into prepared crust. Chill at least 30 minutes. Garnish with whipped cream and lemon slices if desired.
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I am gonna have to trust you on this one. Ā I make a lemon icebox pie that is no bake. Ā I really try to stay away from processed food…including jelllo. Ā Iāll let you know!