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Lemon dream cake served
Fresh and light cake for summer occasions

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Cakes and Desserts
This no-bake cake is the savior of lazy summer days. Based on the famous crumb crust, the filling relies on rich mascarpone. No eggs, no baking, just pure creamy indulgence. The lemon acidity 'cooks' (denatures) the cream proteins slightly, thickening it, while gelatin ensures perfect slices.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American Style

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Food processor (for crumbs)
  • 8-inch Springform pan
  • Spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix crumbs with melted butter until it looks like wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan (use a glass bottom). Refrigerate.

Tip: Pressing out air pockets makes a stable base that holds the cream.
2 ✓

Mix Mascarpone until smooth with powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest.

Tip: Mascarpone splits easily if over-mixed, use low speed!
3 ✓

Bloom gelatin in water, then melt. Temper by adding a spoonful of Mascarpone mixture to the warm gelatin, then mix back into the main bowl.

Tip: Tempering prevents gelatin from shocking and clumping.
4 ✓

Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into the lemon mixture.

Tip: Whipped cream lightens the dense cheese for a creamy, not heavy, texture.
5 ✓

Pour over the crust. Smooth top.

Tip: Tap pan on counter to release bubbles.
6 ✓

Chill at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

Tip: Gelatin setting takes time.
7 ✓

Garnish with lemon slices. Optional: add a thin clear glaze for pro look.

Tip: Glaze protects cream from drying out.

Recipe FAQ

The crust crumbles when cutting.
Not enough butter, or not pressed down hard enough. Chilling is also crucial for the butter to firm up and act as glue.
The filling is rubbery.
Too much gelatin. Gelatin strength varies, check your package instructions!

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 1 1/4 cups Heavy Cream (cold)
  • 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese (or Cream Cheese)
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup (scant) Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 packet (approx 2.25 tsp) Gelatin Powder
  • 1/4 cup Water (for gelatin)
  • 1/4 cup Water (optional for jelly top)