Easy No Bake Cheesecake

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Easy No Bake Cheesecake is a traditional, classic dessert that is a wonderful compliment for so many occasions.  This fool-proof cheesecake has a zesty lemon sandwich cookie crust and a delicious, easy silky cheesecake filling made from scratch with only 6 ingredients!  Add some seasonal berries and swoon-time!

It makes everyone happy when cheesecake is on the table bringing out the smiles, big time!  Plus, this creamy no-bake cheesecake comes together in less that 10 minutes!  You may love this Easy Key Lime Cheesecake Bars and these Easy No-Bake Berry Cheesecake Delight Dessert!

Why We Love This No Bake Cheesecake!

• Only 6 ingredients to make this easy and delicious no bake cheesecake with a lemon cookie crust!
• This decadent dessert is quick to make and can be topped with your favorite fresh fruit or fruit filling.
• It’s the perfect cheesecake dessert recipe to treat yourself, family, and friends!
• Perfect for summer picnics or a special occasion dinner, this no bake cheesecake is sure to be the star of the show.
• This easy cheesecake dessert that can be made a day or two in advance.
• Easy, fool-proof steps to making this impressive, crowd-pleasing dessert. Let’s get started!

What is Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe with Lemon Cookie Crust?

Easy No Bake Cheesecake with Lemon Cookie Crust is an  easy no-bake cheesecake recipe with a lemon cookie crust is the perfect summer indulgence. With simple ingredients and a few simple steps, you can have this delicious dessert prepped to chill in 10 minutes or less!

From the crunchy lemon cookie crust to the creamy, smooth, and lemony cheesecake, each bite will be delightfully scrumptious. Creamy, dreamy no-bake cheesecake couldn’t be easier to whip up.

Everyone will come back for “seconds” when you serve this tempting treat and it’s such a lovely easy cheesecake dessert that can be made a day or two in advance.

Plus, Mother’s day is coming up, so you can make this especially for her on Mother’s Day to thank her for being such an awesome mom! A must luscious cheesecake dessert recipe loved by all!

Ingredients You Need for Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe with Lemon Cookie Crust 

Lemon Cookie Crust Recipe

• 1 package of Girl Scout Cookie Lemonades or any sandwich cookie of choice. Other options: Premade Graham Cracker Crust.
• Butter, melted

Cheesecake Recipe

• cream cheese, very softened
• granulated sugar
• powdered sugar
• Cool Whip or any whipped topping – I like to whip it up fresh, using 1 & ½ cups of whipping cream & whip it with a hand mixer until it’s whipping cream consistency.
• Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon extract or or the zest of 2 lemons approximately – 1 tablespoon and just under ½ cup fresh lemon juice or store bought lemon juice)

Extras: Whipped cream, berries, or whatever you want to top your cheesecake with. I used 1 ½ cups of whipping cream and ½ cup powdered sugar and whipped it to get a nice piping consistency.

How to Make Easy No Bake Cheesecake with Lemon Cookie Crust 

For the Lemon Cookie Crust

1. Melt your butter and add it to the crushed crumb mixture, mixing it up really good. Dump the mixture into the bottom of a pie plate and press evenly in bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.

For the Cheesecake Filling

1. Using a mixer, beat your softened cream cheese really well on medium to medium high speed to make sure it’s really smooth and fluffy. Once all of the clumps are gone, add sugars and mix well. Add in the whipped cream and mix together. Pour your mixture into your prepared crust and smooth it out evenly with a spatula.
2. Refrigerate uncovered for at least two hours so it sets up really nicely. Serve and enjoy.
3. Extras: Whipped cream, berries, or whatever you want to top your cheesecake with. Pipe the borders of the cheesecake with whipped cream using a large open star tip. Garnish with fresh fruit or fruit filling if desired. Cheesecake must stay refrigerated.

Easy Cheesecake Tips & Storing Cheesecake

• Prepare this a day or two ahead of time and keep covered in the refrigerator.
• Add any toppings just before serving.
• If you want to get fancy, pipe the borders of the cheesecake with whipped cream using a large open star tip. Garnish with fresh fruit.
• Cheesecake must stay refrigerated.
• If freezing this cheesecake in the spring-form pan, cover it with aluminum foil and wrap it with saran wrap. It should be thawed in the refrigerator overnight.  Add the whipped cream topping when ready to serve.

Cheesecake Crust Options

We made this easy no-bake cheesecake dessert recipe with a lemon cookie crust!  I used Girl Scout Lemonades consisting of lemon-icing-topped shortbread cookies for this cheesecake and it’s amazing!

For some change-up ideas for the crust, you can use Nutter butters, Oreos, any flavored sandwich cookies or crushed graham crackers to make your crust, or if you want to make this super easy, just go buy your own prepared pie crust at the store.

Options for Cheesecake Toppings

I added some tart, juicy blueberries and fresh whipped cream to our cheesecake and it was so refreshing and luscious.  You get the rich creaminess of the cheesecake with the buttery lemon cookie crust and bright berry flavor with each bite of yumminess!

Feel free to add any seasonal fruit or fruit fillings like strawberry, cherry, blueberry or raspberry for a fun fruity vibe with your cheesecake!

Pans to Use

I like to use an 8 or 9-inch springform pan for my no-bake cheesecakes. Then I can remove the sides of the pan easily. Springform pans are beneficial if you want a thicker cheesecake.

However, you can easily use a 9-inch pie pan or use a prepared pie crust to fill, if desired!

This easy cheesecake dessert recipe has long been a favorite with my family because it tastes amazing and it’s so easy to make!

You might like the fact that it requires no baking, especially when it’s hot out.  I love no-bake cheesecake ANY time of the year!  Who doesn’t?   I guarantee compliments when you serve this fantastic dessert and it’s a sure way to please a crowd!

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Easy No Bake Cheesecake

Kim Lange

This easy, creamy no-bake cheesecake comes together in less that 10 minutes! It's got a zesty lemon sandwich cookie crust and a delicious, easy silky cheesecake filling made from scratch.  Add some seasonal berries and swoon-time!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Fridge 4 hours hrs

Course Dessert

Servings 8 Servings

Calories

Ingredients

  

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Lemon Cookie Crust

• 1 package of Girl Scout Cookie Lemonades or sandwich cookie of choice. Other options: Premade Graham Cracker Crust.
• 6 tablespoons butter melted

Cheesecake:

• 2 8 oz pkgs cream cheese very softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tub Cool Whip or 3 cups of whipped topping. I like to whip it up fresh, using 1 & ½ cups of whipping cream & whip it with a hand mixer until it’s whipping cream consistency.
• Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon extract or or the zest of 2 lemons apx. 1 Tablespoon and just under 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice or store bought lemon juice)

Extras: Whipped cream, berries, or whatever you want to top your cheesecake with. I used 1 1/2 cups of whipping cream and 1/2 cup powdered sugar and whipped it to get a nice piping consistency.

Instructions

 

For the Crust

• Melt your butter and add them to the crushed crumb mixture. Mix and mush it up really good and consistent. Dump the mixture into the bottom of a pie plate and press evenly in bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.

For the Filling

• Using a mixer, beat your softened cream cheese really well on medium to medium high speed to make sure it's really smooth and fluffy. Once all of the clumps are gone, add sugars and mix well. Add in the whipped cream and mix together. Pour your mixture into your prepared crust and smooth it out evenly with a spatula.
• Refrigerate uncovered for at least two hours so it sets up really nicely. Serve and enjoy.
• Extras: Whipped cream, berries, or whatever you want to top your cheesecake with. Pipe the borders of the cheesecake with whipped cream using a large open star tip. Garnish with fresh fruit. Cheesecake must stay refrigerated.

Keyword cheesecake, cream cheese, lemon, no bake

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