No-Bake Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe
This No-Bake Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake combines the tangy brightness of lemon with sweet raspberry jelly in a creamy, smooth filling atop a crunchy lemon Oreo cookie crust, perfect for a refreshing dessert without turning on the oven.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 package Lemon Oreo cookies (Note 1)
- 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter (melted Note 2)
Filling
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese (softened Note 3)
- 1 can (400g) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (Note 4)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jelly (Note 5)
- Red food coloring (optional Note 6)
For Decorating
- Fresh raspberries
- Lemon slices
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- To make the crust: In a food processor, pulse the cookies with fillings and all into fine crumbs.
- Mix crust: Add half of the melted butter and mix until well combined. If needed, add more butter to get wet sand texture. (TIP: Squeeze a small amount of cookie mixture in your hand. If it holds its shape, then it’s ready. You don’t want to dry or too oily cookie mixture.)
- Assemble crust: Transfer the cookie mixture into 9-inch springform pan and spread it evenly on the bottom and about 1-inch up the sides. Refrigerate.
- To make the filling: In a mixing bowl with paddle attachment, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
- Mix filling: Add sweetened condensed milk, raspberry jam, lemon juice, lemon zest and food coloring, if using. Mix until smooth and well combined, scraping the sides of the bowl half way.
- Pour and chill: Pour the filling into the prepared crust and refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours or overnight. You can also put it in the freezer.
- Serve: To serve, remove the sides of the pan and decorate the cheesecake with fresh raspberries and lemon slices, if desired.
Notes
- Note 1: Use Lemon Oreo cookies for the crust for best flavor.
- Note 2: Melted unsalted butter helps bind the crust.
- Note 3: Soften cream cheese for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Note 4: Freshly squeezed lemon juice boosts the lemon flavor.
- Note 5: Seedless raspberry jelly adds sweetness and bursts of raspberry flavor.
- Note 6: Red food coloring is optional for a pink hue in the filling.
- TIP: Check crust texture by squeezing a small amount; it should hold shape but not be too oily or dry.