No Bake Cheesecake Bars: Delightfully Easy Dessert
These No Bake Cheesecake Bars are a delightfully easy dessert with a light lemon flavor and smooth, airy texture.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch pan
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
Ingredients
- 3 oz lemon jello powder
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs (2 sleeves of crackers)
- ½ cup melted butter
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 10 oz evaporated milk well chilled or 1½ cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Dissolve the lemon jello powder in boiling water and let it cool.
- Mix 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9×13-inch pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add lemon juice.
- Stir in the cooled jello mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
- Whip the chilled evaporated milk or heavy cream until fluffy.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Spread the filling over the crust and top with remaining graham cracker crumbs.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture and flavor; avoid whipped varieties. Ensure the cream cheese is well softened for a smooth texture. For a thicker cheesecake, use an 8-inch square pan instead of a 9×13-inch pan. Experiment with different flavors of jello for variations.