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Creamy No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Recipe with Strawberry Glaze

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A quick and easy no-bake lemon cheesecake with a creamy filling and a fresh strawberry glaze, perfect for any occasion and ready in under 30 minutes without oven time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, cold
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and sugar. Stir until evenly coated and press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
  2. Make the lemon cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy. Add lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until incorporated.
  3. Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the lemon filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  5. Prepare the strawberry glaze: In a small saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until strawberries soften. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened. Cool to room temperature.
  6. Finish and serve: Pour the strawberry glaze evenly over the set cheesecake. Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes. Run a knife around edges before releasing the pan. Slice with a hot, wet knife and serve chilled.

Notes

Let cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps. Use cold heavy cream and chilled bowl for best whipped cream texture. Press crust firmly to prevent crumbling. Chill cheesecake at least 4 hours for best set. Use cornstarch slurry to thicken strawberry glaze and stir continuously to avoid lumps. If filling is too soft after chilling, freeze for 15 minutes to firm up. If glaze is too thick, stir in a teaspoon of water.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, lemon cheesecake, strawberry glaze, easy dessert, quick cheesecake, no oven dessert, creamy cheesecake

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