Description
A nostalgic no-bake cheesecake with a creamy lemon filling and a sturdy graham cracker crust, perfect for potlucks and easy dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 pack (3 oz) lemon Jell-O
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Sliced strawberries or blueberries (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese and mix until well incorporated.
- Prepare the lemon Jell-O according to package instructions, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until just combined.
- Spread the filling over the crust evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, top with fresh fruit or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumps and mix the filling gently to avoid runniness. Chill for at least 4 hours for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg