This no bake lemon cheesecake is the perfect summer treat, cool and creamy with bright citrus flavors, and no oven needed!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesecake, Lemon Cheesecake, no bake cheesecake, No Bake Lemon Cheesecake
Prep Time 25 minutesminutes
Chilling Time 5 hourshours
Servings 12Slices
Calories 418kcal
Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost $10
Equipment
9-inch springform pan
Electric mixer
Food Processor
Mixing bowls
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1/2CupGolden OreosCrushed
10TBUnsalted ButterMelted
For the Cheesecake:
1/2CupLemon JuiceFresh
1envelopeunflavored gelatin.25 oz package
1/4CupSweetened Condensed Milk
24ozCream Cheeseroom temperature
1/2CupGranulated Sugar
2TBSour Cream
2 1/2TBLemon Zest
3CupsWhipped Topping such as Cool Whip
Optional Garnish Ideas:
Cool Whip
Lemon Zest
Fresh Lemon Slices
Fresh StrawberriesHalved
Instructions
For the Crust:
Separate the Oreo cookies from the cream filling. You only need to keep the cookies. Place the cookies in a food processor and pulse on high until you have crumbs.
Melt butter and add to a medium mixing bowl with the cookie crumbs.
In a 9-inch springform pan add your Golden Oreo mixture and Press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
Place the pan in the refrigerator for 1 hour for the crust to set.
For the Cheesecake Filling:
Whisk together fresh lemon juice and the gelatin in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Add the condensed milk to the gelatin mixture and whisk until combined.
In a bowl of a stand mixer, add the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar. Mix on high until fully combined, and take time to scrape the sides of the bowl. Add the sour cream, lemon zest, and gelatin mixture to stand mixer bowl and continue mixing on high speed until everything is incorporated and smooth.
Remove the bowl from the mixer and fold in the whipped topping.
Pour or scoop the cheesecake filling on top of the prepared crust. Place the cheesecake into the fridge for 5-6 hours, or until completely set. The cheesecake should look and feel firm.
Optional: Spread a layer of whipped topping on top of the completed cheesecake before you remove it from the pan.