No Bake Lemon Cheesecake –is refreshing and delicious cheesecake with crunchy Oreo crust, creamy and light cheesecake full of flavor from the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, perfect for spring and summer!

This delicious dessert takes a matter of minutes to prepare and all you need to do is let it chill in the fridge before serving. If you love creamy and easy recipes and no bake cheesecake, then this Lemon Cheesecake is one you will love. It’s no secret how much I love cheesecake. Everything about the flavor of cheesecake completes my soul with every bite. I’ve made this No Bake Lemon Cheesecake so many times. When you take a bite you get a burst of juicy refreshing lemon along with the creamy cheesecake filling. No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is ultimate dessert for any mealtime buffet.

How to make No Bake Lemon Cheesecake?

Finely crush the cookies in a food processor, add melted butter and blend until it’s all moistened
Press crumb mixture onto the bottom of prepared 9-inch springform pan by lightly greasing the edges of the pan with cooking spray
Place in the freezer while you make the filling
In medium bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy
In separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, add vanilla extract and mix until stiff peaks form
Add cream cheese mixture into beaten heavy cream mix on low speed just to combine
Add fresh lemon juice, lemon zest and 2-3 drops of yellow gel food coloring and mix on low speed to combine then gently spread over the crust
Set in the fridge to firm
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until set
When the cheesecake is set and cooled run a thin knife around the sides and remove the springform pan sides
Spread or pipe the whipped cream on top of the cheesecake, add some lemon slices, if desired
Helpful tips for making this Lemon Cheesecake:
Make sure your cream cheese is room temperature, this ensure your cheesecake will be smooth and creamy with no lumps.
Taste Lemon filling before you add it to the crust, this way you can add more lemon or more sugar if you prefer.

How to store No Bake Lemon Cheesecake:
You can store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze this Lemon Cheesecake. To freeze a No Bake Lemon Cheesecake, wrap in several layers of plastic wrap and place in the freezer. I recommend leaving any whipped cream topping off the cheesecake until serving if you are going to freeze it. Thaw at room temperature for at least 2 hours for easier slicing.

When the weather is warm no one likes to heat the oven, but we all love to enjoy delicious sweet treats. That is the reason why we looking for easy no bake desserts. This time of year I am all about easy, fast no bake desserts. If you love lemon then you are going to love this No Bake Lemon Cheesecake. Perfectly light and not overly sweet, creamy with lemon flavor in every bite! Enjoy!