A light and fluffy no-bake lemon cheesecake that's perfect for summer when you don't want to turn your oven on! Spread a layer of lemon curd on top of the chilled cheesecake for even more lemon flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cups butter , melted
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
- 1 package lemon flavored Jell-O mix , 3 ounce
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can evaporated milk , 5 ounce
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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2
Place graham cracker crumbs, butter, and confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl; mix well to combine and press into the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
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3
Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water. Let cool until thick, but not set.
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4
Beat cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla together in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
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5
Whip evaporated milk in a separate bowl until thick and stiff peaks form. Pour in cooled lemon gelatin and keep mixing until well blended.
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6
Fold in cream cheese mixture.
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Pour filling into crust. Chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
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