Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your refrigerator to chill and set the cheesecake.
- Crush the graham crackers and mix with melted butter.
- Press the cracker mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Blend the cream cheese and sugar until smooth in a mixing bowl.
- Incorporate lemon juice and zest gradually into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours or overnight until set.
- Serve chilled and garnish with lemon zest or berries.
Notes
For best results, keep cream cheese at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian