Lemon cheesecake (non-baked)
“Do you know you can make a cheesecake without having to bake one? And, you don’t need to use an electrical mixer too!” said J.
“What? No oven? No electrical mixer? Are you sure?” said F4T.
This was my first re-action when J (an ex-colleague) shared her non-baked lemon cheesecake (a.k.a. icebox cheesecake) with me many years ago. As a person with zero knowledge in baking at the time, this recipe sounded amazing. So I decided to give it a try. The verdict: my first attempt turned out to be quite a success! No burnt cake and it tasted awesome! I was so proud with my achievement. Even my hubby couldn’t believe with his eyes when I “showcased” MY cheesecake to him. But beating the cream cheese and dairy whipping cream with my bared hands was not easy at all. It’s arm breaking. So if you like to try out this recipe, you can spare your arms the pain and just let the electrical mixer do the job.
This recipe is very well tested, by me and many of my other ex-colleagues who have never done baking before. All turned out as success stories. For this reason, the icebox cheesecake became a popular teatime treat in the office. LOL!
Although I stopped making this cake for quite a while, it always tops my to-bake list. Not only is the method in making it is easy, the taste is heavenly too. Compared to the normal baked cheesecake, this lemon cheesecake is light and refreshing, and has a smooth texture. It’s definitely going to be a dessert that will win over the heart of your family and friends! Forget about the extra calories that would be gained and let’s them enjoy this indulgence for a while. Do not miss this MUST-TRY recipe! Trust me, you won’t regret.
To ensure you have zero failure rate, I had attached a lot of photos showing the ingredients and methods for easy referencing. So let’s jump over to page 2 below for more photos and recipe …………….
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I trust you! The cheesecake tells everything! Beautiful…just beautiful
Angie: Tks for your wonderful compliment. You made my day!
I love lemon and cheesecake… never made before… need to try this out..
Lee Mei (MCH): It’s worth trying. Hope this cake will top your to-bake list.
yummmm i love cheesecake (baked or non baked). i think this recipe is pretty similar to the one printed on the back of the philadelphia cream cheese packaging.
my friends and i were very ambitious and made a whole lot of these for a bake sale in secondary school! lol
Lingzie: Yeah, I think it’s quite similar but uses different flavour. Your friends and you must be the masters for non-baked cheesecake. Any tips to share with me?
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lk, are a so right, this is definitely a “must try”….. your cheesecake looks so fine and smooth.
Celine: If you’re going to try it out, remember to share with me your feedback. Tks!
Oh wow! that looks yummmmmmmm, I used to think cheese cakes were very difficult to make and so have stayed clear away from making them hehehe
Peanutts: It’s definately easier than you thought.
Sounds fantastic! I am really crazy about eating cheesecake. But this lemon cheese cake is something new for me.I have never tasted this before. But I am sure it taste good.No doubt in this.
Tommy: Tks for dropping by. Do give it a try.
Oh yes… I’ve tried before non-baked cheesecake before and yes… it tasted delectable!
Selba: Yeah, once you have started eating this cake, you will never have enough of it. That’s what happened to my hubby and son.
Your lemon cheecake look so delectable. I love love lemon cheecake but never try making a non bake one. Seeing yours I am eager to try it.
Gertrude: Tks! This is a not-to-be missed recipe. Hope you will give it a try soon!
Beautiful! I actually like that it is non-baked. I saw a non-baked recipe on the box of the gelatin powder that I bought too.
Ching: Tks! It is a failed proof recipe for a novice in baking like me.
I was searching long time ago for recipe like yours but I didn’t find one.. Now I found it in your blog .. I’ll give it a try
Maryam: Tks for dropping by and your kind words.
Just had apple crumble cheese cake yesterday. I always find non-baked version of cheesecake easy to make. lol And this recipe is awesome. Thanks for sharing!
FoOd PaRaDiSe: I love apple crumble but haven’t tried apple crumble cheese cake before. Must taste heavenly, right? Do give this one a try and hope your dd will love it.
I will definitely give it a try! Thanks for sharing this recipe. It helps a lot for a newbie like me.
Yummm…. I wish I have time to make this cheescake
Tin: The best time to do it is after your kids’ bedtime. It’s also cheaper than those store-bought ones.
Beautifully baked and beautifully photographed!
Sorry, meant to say, “Beautifully MADE and beautifully photographed”!! Since it’s a non-baked version ;P LOL!
The Little Teochew: Tks for your beautifully comments! I’m so flattered! *=*
Lemon cheesecake – always such a winner! This looks utterly delicious and I love that it doesn’t need baking – yummy
Lucy: Tks for dropping by and your kind words.
Wow! :O so soft, creamy and definitely my FAVOURITE! Yes! A must try recipe!
Alice: Your long-awaited recipe is finally here! Hope to hear your success story soon.
So tempted to give it a try eventhough I’m not a big fan of cheese.. Your photo is so beautiful taken! Great job!
Rgds,
KY
KY: Honestly speaking, I’m not a big fan for cheesecake because it’s densed. But this one is TOTALLY difference. Worth giving it a try.
I like this post! Great illustration!
Cariso: Tks for your nice comment.
Hello! Lemony cheesecake is one of my faves! My aunt used to make this for me when I was still a kid … Will try this out someday …
Love your blog and food photography! I want to try making your power-packed cereal bars soon … Keep up the good work yea?
Pei-Lin
Pei-Lin: Tks for dropping by and your wonderful comments. Do share with me your feedback after trying out my power-packed oat bars.
I have never tried a non-bake cheesecake but after seeing yours I want to try this out
Its neat and well done!:)
Elin: Tks! Yes, it’s definitely worth trying!
Hi…the lemon cheesecake looks good, can’t wait to try. How u like the pan so nicely, do u line the base first followed by the side, i mean two piece of paper being used.
I am new to baking…
Emily: Hi! Yes, must try, must try! Line the side first and follow by the base. Hope it helps.
Yum! Maybe u can try durian cheesecake next time?
Dora: Wisemen think alike! Planning…..LOL!
wow it’s beautiful! The texture looks amazing!
Pigpigscorner: Tks for your kind words.
Yeah, I made non-baked cheesecake before and REALLY love it! Statement made from a gal who does not bake. Hee heee
Tigerfish: Oh, tks for this heavy-weighted statement! I hope more ppl will be encouraged to try this great recipe.
looking really beautiful
thats what i like about non baked ones.
theyre smooth, pure and white on the top!
Felicia: To me (as a novice in baking), this non-baked cheesecake is good enough to satisfy my family’s craving for the time being.
Mmmm that cheesecake looks wonderful! Such beautiful pictures. Maybe I should use my leftover Digestives on this…
Mrs Multitasker: Tks! Yeah, this is indeed a great way to clear your leftover.
We brought along our KitchenAid from the US but we still haven’t gotten the transformer to allow us to plug it in (those things are darn expensive!)
So a no-bake cheesecake that you can make by hand sounds pretty good to me.
Nate: I guess you guys must have missed a lot of nice baking recipes. I just got my KitchenAid recently and am totally fell in love with it. Hope you will like this non-baked recipe.
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omg u’re a life saver! i’ve been thinking of making cheesecake and i hate baking. this is so perfect… pics are gorgeous, i want a piece of the cake now!! thanks for sharing i’m going to try this really soon…
Myf: Tks a lot for your compliment! Hope you will love it as much as us. The response was really over-whelming when I made it for my family. One piece is surely now enough……
Hello,need your highlight- refer to your step on the above: Put (1) into a sauce pan with some water. Under low heat, use a spoon to stir until the mixture is fully dissolved. Add gelatin into mixture (3) and mix quickly. (refer photo 4)
What is the (1) that you are refering to? I got all the ingredients already, can’t wait to start..appreciate your kind advise.
Emily
Emily Koh: Tks for highlighting your queries. I had re-written some of the steps for your better understanding. Please let me have your feedback. Happy trying!
Hi, I have tried the lemom cheese cake, bravo i did it. Thanks for your step by step guide. The cake is very refreshing. My eldest girl loves it.
Emily Koh
Emily: Wow! So glad to hear your success story! You’re always welcome.
Hi friend, I tried this cheesecake last night! Just to tell you this cheesecake is simple gorgeous! My family liked it so much! The whole cheesecake has been “swiped clean” today and shared with my colleagues! I shall give you a “thumbs up”!
Alice: Tks for your kind feedback and compliment. So glad that it’s a popular cake among us now. But I must “forewarn” you that it’s a sinful indulgence. If you put on weight later, dun blame me yeah. LOL!
Saw this on foodgawker. It reminded me of cheesecake my mum used to make and looked so good that i had to try it. It came out realllly nice!
Being non-baked is great for me, I’m a useless baker
The lemon flavour is good but have you ever tried to adapt the recipe for other flavours? Any tips?
Chris. T: Tks for your kind feedback. I haven’t tried other flavours with this recipe. Maybe I will do it in future.
FANTASTIC recipe =) My colleagues loved it… Thanks so much!
Mrs Multitasker: Oh really! What a great news to me to start this new year! Tks a lot for your feedback. Happy New Year to you and your family!
Hi, I like to bake this for my mum’s birthday this weekend. Can I check what is grated lemon zest? Is it the lemon skin (which I highly suspect becos it is e only part of the lemon that can be grated but it is bitter) or are you referring to the lemon flesh? Thanks for your advice/help. Cheers! KGL
KGL: Yes, it is lemon skin but only the yellow part. Hope your mother will love it. Happy Birthday to your mother (in advance!).
I’ve heard about ppl making this kind of non-baked cheese cakes but dare not attempt it. But now with your pics and step-by-step guide, it gives me more confidence to try it out! Thanks.
Buzzingbee: Don’t worry. I’m sure you will success in making it too like the rest of my readers. Happy trying!
I’m trying it out now!! Love how you make it so detailed with step by step pics! Braaaavo!!!
Will let you guys know how it turns out!!
Jaslyn: Happy trying and looking forward to hearing your feedback.
The cake is awesome! Friends loved it!!
DD The taste is awesome. I actually added a layer of chocolate on the top on my own version. Nxt time i do it again, ill definitely add more cheese!
Jaslyn: Bravo!! Bravo!! You’re so creative!! Remember to share your feedback in your next attempt yeah.
This post inspired me to try my very first no-baked cheesecake. It’s a slightly different recipe but it was great. Thanks for such an inspiring post!
The Sudden Cook: Thanks for your kind comment. Many ppl had tried this recipe and came back with their success stories. Hope you will be another one soon!Happy trying!
[...] am.i heart cheesecake and now that i can make my own,i can have it anytime.i got the recipe from http://food-4tots.com/2009/11/20/lemon-cheesecake-non-baked/ it was my first try and i did pretty well.the cake was my contribution to the high tea that [...]