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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake (easy, 4 ingredients)

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No bake lemon cheesecake

No bake lemon cheesecake is a refreshing, four ingredient dessert that is perfect for spring and summer. It is so simple, easy and delicious!

Slice of no bake lemon cheesecake on a white plate

With so many spring and summer celebrations and holidays on the way, I thought it would be the perfect time to share this little gem of a recipe.

I struggled with what to name it. Easy lemon pie? No bake lemon pie? 🤷🏼‍♀️

I finally landed on no bake lemon cheesecake, since cream cheese is one of the main ingredients.

No matter what you call it, this recipe is flat out delicious. And bonus that it is super easy!

This would be great for Easter, Mothers’ Day, Memorial Day or any gathering where you want a yummy and refreshing dessert.

No bake lemon cheesecake with slice cut out from overhead

This no bake lemon cheesecake recipe is based on my existing no bake key lime pie recipe, which y’all seem to love. It is basically that same recipe, made with lemons instead of limes. So if you prefer lime, you may want to check out that version.

Four ingredients is all it takes, people (if you use a store-bought crust like I did). 😎👊🏻

No ovens, cooking or heat necessary, and that is a hallelujah selling point here in Alabama.🙌🏻 It gets hot down here during summer, and we don’t always want to be heating up our (already hot) homes by turning on the oven!

How to make easy no bake lemon cheesecake

You are going to want to start by letting your cream cheese sit out to soften at room temperature. Do not skip this step! It is key to getting a creamy filling.

Next, start adding your cream cheese and other ingredients to the bowl.

Pouring sweetened condensed milk on top of cream cheese in a glass bowl

The filling is three ingredients: cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and lemon (both juice and zest).

Ingredients in a clear bowl to make no bake lemon cheesecake

Next, you are going to beat everything together. You have options here. You can use a stand mixer, a hand mixer or even a blender. I am using a hand mixer to help show you as clearly as possible how to make this recipe and what to expect.

When you start beating the filling, start on low to prevent splashing yourself. Then slowly increase your mixer speed to medium-high. After a minute or so, it will still look chunky, like this.

beating lemon cheesecake filling in a clear bowl next to a bowl of lemons

No worries, friends! Just keep that mixer working a few minutes until it gets creamy like this.

Mixing together lemon cheesecake filling in a clear bowl until creamy

After you get your filling looking creamy, you will transfer it to a graham cracker pie crust. I am using a store-bought one, but feel free to use a homemade one if you prefer.

Adding filling to a store-bought pie crust

Use a spatula (or even the back of a spoon) to smooth everything around.

Spatula smoothing out filling for a cheesecake

Then I like to reserve some of the lemon zest to sprinkle on top.

sprinkling lemon zest on top of no bake lemon cheesecake for garnish

Last, you will want to let it set up in the refrigerator until everything is solid. This process should take at least 3 to 4 hours.

Of course, it can sit in the fridge longer, if need be. When it is set, it comes out in perfect slices, just like this.

Slice of no bake lemon cheesecake closeup on white plate

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Slice of no bake lemon cheesecake on a white plate
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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

No bake lemon cheesecake is a refreshing, four ingredient dessert that is perfect for spring and summer. It is so simple, easy and delicious!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword no bake lemon cheesecake, no bake lemon pie
Prep Time 14 minutes
Chill time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 14 minutes
Servings 8 large slices
Calories 462 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese (I used two 8-ounce blocks, softened at room temperature)
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice (2 large lemons were enough for me, but get some extras just in case)
  • zest of 1 lemon divided leave 1/3 for garnish
  • graham cracker crust 10-inch, store bought

Instructions

  1. Add softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and 2/3 of the lemon zest to a large mixing bowl, and beat on high until smooth and creamy (about 4 minutes).

  2. Transfer to a graham cracker crust.
  3. Sprinkle reserved lemon zest in top, and refrigerate until filling is set, about 3 to 4 hours.

  4. Serve chilled, and garnish with extra lemon slices, if desired.

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Recipe Notes

I used a store-bought crust, but if you want to use homemade, that works too!

It may set quicker than what I recommend here, but this is how long until I checked mine.

I highly recommend using full fat cream cheese for this recipes, but you could use light (1/3 less fat) cream cheese. I would not recommend fat free cream cheese.

Nutrition Facts
No Bake Lemon Cheesecake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 79mg26%
Sodium 345mg15%
Potassium 297mg8%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 33g37%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 895IU18%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 203mg20%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Patricia says

    February 3, 2023 at 2:59 pm

    Do you think a Pillsbury pie crust will work as well as a graham cracker one?

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      February 7, 2023 at 8:59 am

      Hi Patricia! I like the graham cracker flavor best for this recipe, but the Pillsbury pie crust will still be good. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. K. Edwards says

    November 24, 2022 at 12:27 am

    Well I didn’t have any lemons but I needed a quick cheesecake! I added sour cream and a couple of shots of Captain Morgan Dark Rum. It was really good and everyone liked it. Made a good Thanksgiving dessert.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      November 24, 2022 at 7:00 am

      Way to improvise! I am glad it turned out delicious.❤️

      Reply
  3. Arin says

    November 22, 2022 at 5:54 pm

    I’m planning on making this it sounds so good. One question, does it stand up well after refrigeration over nite? I’d hate for it to be liquidy and mush out all over. Lol. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      November 23, 2022 at 10:05 am

      Hi Arin! It sets well for me overnight. This gives it plenty of time to set. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Judy says

    November 16, 2022 at 12:26 pm

    It has been years since I have made this lemon cream cheese pie! My son loved it when I used to make it! I’m glad I ran across this recipe because I’m going to make it for Thanksgiving, but however I don’t remember using two blocks of cream cheese

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      November 22, 2022 at 11:10 am

      I hope you enjoy it Judy!💛 Two blocks is always how I have made it.

      Reply
  5. Mehjabeen says

    September 14, 2022 at 2:37 pm

    Hi can i use jelatin?

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      September 26, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      Hi Mehjabeen! It is not necessary, and I have not ever tried it with gelatin. I would simply recommend the recipe as is. I hope you enjoy it!💛

      Reply
  6. Lei says

    August 2, 2022 at 3:08 am

    Can I make this crustless?

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      August 9, 2022 at 8:02 am

      It will just be the filling, but it will be very tasty.👌🏻 Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Sheryl says

    July 25, 2022 at 9:19 pm

    Can it be frozen?

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      July 26, 2022 at 11:11 am

      Hi Sheryl! Several people have frozen this, and have told me it works well. I have not frozen it myself. I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  8. Nisa says

    June 25, 2022 at 6:30 pm

    Very simple and easy! I did add about 1/4 cup of sugar for little bit more sweetness, but it was very good.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      June 26, 2022 at 8:13 pm

      Yay Nisa!

      Reply
  9. Deb says

    April 16, 2022 at 10:06 am

    5 stars
    Sounds delicious. Who doesn’t love desserts with lemons? I’m going to make this for our family’s Easter gathering. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      April 19, 2022 at 1:05 pm

      I hope y’all enjoyed it Deb!💛

      Reply
  10. Daphne D'Mello says

    April 13, 2022 at 11:42 am

    I made it with half the reccommended amount of cream cheese and it was pretty good. Still formed well . It could use a little more lemon juice. Otherwwise a quick and easy to prepare treat. Thanks for your recipe Marjorie.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      April 15, 2022 at 7:58 am

      I am glad you enjoyed it Daphne💛

      Reply
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