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Healthy Cheesecake Recipes No Bake Lemon Delight

Cheesecake has always been that one dessert I never say no to. When I first made this lemony version, I thought, 'Wow, who knew healthy cheesecake recipes could taste this good without even touching the oven?' The no bake method saves so much time, and let’s be honest, skipping the oven feels like cheating in the best way possible. This recipe leans on fresh lemon zest and cream cheese to create a tangy, creamy bite that feels both indulgent and refreshing. It’s the kind of dessert that makes you pause mid-bite, glance around the room, and say, 'You’ve got to try this.' I love how it sets perfectly in the fridge with almost zero effort, which makes it one of my go-to no bake cheesecake recipes easy enough for a weeknight treat. If you’re hunting for the best no bake cheesecake recipe, you’ve stumbled on one that delivers every time. The silky texture, the zing of lemon, and the buttery base remind me of the lemon cheesecake recipe my grandma used to make—only lighter. And if chocolate cheesecake recipe no bake is more your thing, well, this one might just convert you. It’s calm confidence in dessert form.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: bake cheesecake recipes, best no bake cheesecake recipe, chocolate cheesecake recipe no bake, healthy cheesecake recipes, lemon cheesecake recipe, no bake cheesecake recipes easy, no-bake cheesecake recipes
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Linda

Ingredients

  • 200g digestive biscuits, crushed
  • 100g unsalted butter, melted
  • 600g cream cheese, room temperature
  • 100g icing sugar
  • 300ml double cream
  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Extra lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

  1. Mix the crushed biscuits with melted butter until combined, then press into the base of a springform tin. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the double cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Whisk until thick and fluffy.
  4. Spoon the mixture over the chilled biscuit base and smooth the top.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until set.
  6. Garnish with extra lemon zest before serving.