Best 5 Jens Uncooked Lemon Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with Jen's Uncooked Lemon Cheesecake, a tantalizing dessert that combines the vibrant flavors of lemon and the creamy richness of cheesecake without the hassle of baking. This no-bake cheesecake is a symphony of textures, featuring a graham cracker crust that provides a sturdy base for the velvety smooth filling made with cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and whipped cream. The vibrant lemon flavor shines through, creating a refreshing and tangy taste that perfectly complements the creamy filling.

This article presents a collection of recipes that will guide you through the process of crafting this delectable dessert. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect graham cracker crust, ensuring it's both sturdy and flavorful. Learn the art of preparing the creamy cheesecake filling, achieving the ideal balance of tanginess and sweetness. Explore the techniques for incorporating the vibrant lemon flavor, resulting in a burst of citrusy goodness.

Unlock the secrets of creating a stunning presentation for your cheesecake, transforming it into a centerpiece that wows your guests. Find inspiration for decorating your cheesecake with fresh lemon slices, zests, or berries, adding a touch of elegance and visual appeal.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article equips you with the knowledge and confidence to create an unforgettable Jen's Uncooked Lemon Cheesecake. Embark on this culinary journey and treat yourself and your loved ones to a dessert that is both delightful to the palate and a feast for the eyes.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

NO BAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE



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This No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is creamy, tart and easy to make! It's full of lemon flavor and such a great dessert for spring and summer!

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/4 cups (302g) vanilla wafer crumbs
2 tbsp (26g) sugar
Pinch of salt
10 tbsp (140g) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (3-4 lemons)
0.25 oz package unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
24 oz (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (104g) sugar
2 tbsp (29g) sour cream
2 1/2 tbsp lemon zest
1 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
3/4 cup (86g) powdered sugar
1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the crust ingredients and mix well to combine completely.
  • 2. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Set in the fridge to chill.
  • 3. In a medium sized bowl, add the lemon juice, sprinkle the powdered gelatin evenly over it and let stand for 4-5 minutes.
  • 4. Heat the lemon juice and gelatin in the microwave for 10-20 seconds, until just warm and smooth.
  • 5. Stir the sweetened condensed milk into the lemon juice mixture, then set the mixture aside to cool to room temperature.
  • 6. In a large mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until well combined and smooth.
  • 7. Add the sour cream and lemon zest and mix until well combined and smooth.
  • 8. Add the cooled lemon juice mixture and mix until well combined and smooth. Set mixture aside.
  • 9. In another large mixer bowl, add the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • 10. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two parts until well combined.
  • 11. Add the filling to the crust and spread into an even layer.
  • 12. Refrigerate cheesecake until firm, 5-6 hours or overnight.
  • 13. To finish off the cheesecake, remove it from the springform pan and set on a plate or serving platter.
  • 14. Add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract for the whipped cream topping to a large mixer bowl. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • 15. Pipe swirls of whipped cream around the edge of the cheesecake. Top the cheesecake off with your desired toppings, such as fresh fruit. I used lemon slices, raspberries and mint leave.
  • 16. Refrigerate cheesecake until ready to serve. Cheesecake is best for 4-5 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Slice, Calories 456 calories, Sugar 31 g, Sodium 241.8 mg, Fat 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, Cholesterol 96 mg

NO-BAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE



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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is the perfect summer dessert! It is cool and creamy and so delicious!

Provided by Samantha

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
7 tablespoons butter (melted)
1 package lemon Jell-O (3 ounces)
16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 ½ cups heavy cream*
1 tablespoon lemon zest (freshly grated)

Steps:

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugars in a medium-sized bowl. Add melted butter and use a fork to combine ingredients well.
  • Pour mixture into a 9″ or 10″ springform pan. Use the (clean!) bottom of a measuring cup to firmly pack crumbs into the bottom of the pan and gently press up the sides. Use your fingers to pack crumbs tightly into the sides of the pan.
  • Place in refrigerator or freezer while you prepare cheesecake filling.
  • Pour Lemon Jello gelatin mix into 1 cup very hot water and stir well. Set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, stir cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and well-combined.
  • Add sour cream and stir well.
  • Mix in vanilla extract.
  • Only once jello mixture is no longer hot to the touch, gradually pour into cream cheese mixture. Stir slowly at first (to avoid splashing) and then increase speed until mixture is completely combined (pause to scrape down sides of the bowl periodically). Stir very well.
  • In a separate bowl, pour your heavy cream and use an electric mixer with whisk attachment to beat to stiff peaks.
  • Fold whipped cream into cheesecake mixture until well-combined.
  • Fold in lemon zest, if using.
  • Pour over graham cracker crust and transfer to refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight to chill.
  • If desired, top with whipped cream before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 48 g, SaturatedFat 28 g, Cholesterol 151 mg, Sodium 393 mg, Sugar 24 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LOVELY LEMON CHEESECAKE



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Wait for the oohs and aahs when you present this luxurious lemon cheesecake recipe. The lemon flavor gives it a bright, tangy flavor. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
Thin lemon slices, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 10-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan., In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan; refrigerate while preparing filling., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and salt until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake 70-80 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. If desired, top cheesecake with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 32g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

LEMON DREAM CHEESECAKE



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Light and creamy, this lemon cheesecake recipe is just the thing for a spring or summer day. -Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
10 drops yellow food coloring, optional
5 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press onto bottom and 2 in. up the inside of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cream, lemon juice, flour, lemon zest, extracts and, if desired, food coloring. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake 55-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

EDNA LEWIS'S LEMON CHEESE LAYER CAKE



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This recipe for lemon cheesecake by the Southern chef Edna Lewis was featured in a Times article about Southern cakes. It is a lovely layer cake that makes economical use of yolks and whites, and it's nothing like what a New Yorker thinks of as cheesecake. The "cheese" is really an eggy lemon curd piled between layers of cake made sturdy by egg whites. More lemon curd covers the whole cake, its layers visible beneath the slightly translucent jelly. The cake tastes better the next day.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     sauces and gravies, dessert

Time 2h

Yield One layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature, more to grease pan
3 1/4 cups cake flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups granulated sugar
8 egg whites
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
12 egg yolks
3 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease three 9-inch cake pans and line with parchment or waxed paper. Mix flour, baking powder and salt and sift onto a piece of waxed paper or parchment.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy, scraping sides as needed. Whisk egg whites until well blended but not foamy, and add to batter in 4 batches, making sure each addition is well incorporated.
  • Add dry ingredients and milk to batter, alternately, in 4 batches, mixing each only until just blended. Mix in vanilla.
  • Divide batter among 3 pans. Gently drop each one on a counter to eliminate large air bubbles. Bake for about 20 minutes or until cake springs back in center when pressed or a cake tester comes out clean. Let rest for 5 minutes, then remove cake from pan and cool completely on rack.
  • Meanwhile, make curd: Put all ingredients in a non-reactive saucepan and whisk to blend. Set over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until filling thickens and a candy thermometer registers 170 degrees. This can take 10 to 15 minutes. Do not let filling simmer or boil. Remove from heat and pour into a bowl to cool to room temperature.
  • Place a cake layer on a cake stand or plate and spread 2/3 cup curd on top to the edges. Stack another layer and continue until all layers have been used. Use remaining curd on top and sides. Filling is somewhat translucent, so layers will be visible through curd on sides. If layers slide while frosting, push 3 or 4 long wooden skewers through them to hold until cake sets. Cake is best left covered at room temperature overnight.

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients, especially the cream cheese and lemons.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before using. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overbeat the cream cheese. Overbeating can cause it to become grainy.
  • Add the lemon juice and zest gradually, tasting as you go. This will help you achieve the desired level of tartness.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the cheesecake to set properly.
  • Serve the cheesecake with fresh berries or fruit compote for a delicious and refreshing dessert.

Conclusion:

This uncooked lemon cheesecake is a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, has a smooth and creamy texture, and is bursting with lemon flavor. With its simple ingredients and no-bake preparation, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert, give this uncooked lemon cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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