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Easy Homemade Jello No Bake Cheesecake

Easy recipe for homemade Jello no bake cheesecake. Creamy lemon-y dessert made with Jello mix, cream cheese, and whipped cream.
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Course: Cheesecakes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 479kcal
Author: Mel Lockcuff

Ingredients

Instructions

  • First dissolve the lemon Jello mix in boiling water.
  • Then add the lemon juice to the jello mixture, stir it up well, and set aside.
  • Whip the cream cheese and sugar together.
  • Add vanilla to the cream cheese mixture, mixing well.
  • Now take the Jello mixture and mix it into the cream cheese mixture 'til smooth.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream 'til it forms stiff peaks.
  • Then mix the heavy whipping cream into your cheesecake mixture.
  • Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared graham cracker crust, cover, and chill for at least 1 to 2 hours.
  • Your cheesecake should become firm enough to slice and serve with strawberries or other fruit topping, along with whipped cream.

Notes

*The original recipe calls for Milnot, or evaporated milk. But it's required to chill it beforehand, and I always forget. So if you're like me and you forget, heavy whipping cream works just as well, maybe even better.
Why is my no bake cheesecake not firm?
One of the most important steps in this recipe is whipping the cold (make sure it's absolutely cold) heavy whipping cream 'til it forms stiff peaks. If those peaks aren't stiff enough, your cheesecake may come out more runny than firm. Chill time is also important. You may need to give it more than 1-2 hours to set up properly.
How should I store lemon Jello no bake cheesecake?
Be sure to cover it and store it in the refrigerator. It should keep for 4-5 days.
Can I freeze a no bake cheesecake?
You definitely can. Just be sure to cover and wrap it well with both plastic wrap and aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. It should keep in the freezer for 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g
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