3 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake
This 3 ingredient no bake cheesecake is the ultimate easy dessert. With a creamy, tangy filling made from cream cheese, condensed milk, and lemon juice, it sets up perfectly in the fridge without any baking. It's foolproof, fast, and incredibly delicious!
Equipment
- Electric Hand Mixer
- 9-inch Pie Plate
- 2 Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese softened
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs for optional crust
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted, for optional crust
Instructions
- For the Crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie plate. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- For the Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until completely smooth and lump-free, about 2 minutes.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and beat until combined and glossy.
- On low speed, mix in the lemon juice until just combined. The filling will thicken.
- Pour the filling into the chilled crust and spread evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firm.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
For the creamiest texture, make sure you use full-fat, brick-style cream cheese and that it is fully softened before you begin. Don't rush the chilling process—it's what makes the cheesecake perfectly firm!