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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Hi, can’t wait to bake this (trying baking for the first time for my two year old son). Can I omit the egg yolk – will the cake be compromised?
Pat: I personally haven’t tried it without egg yolk. Maybe you can substitute it with pasteurised egg yolk. Hope it helps.
Hey there, if I use a spring form pan, do I still need to line with grease proof sheet? Sorry I am new to it. Thanks and I love how beautifully your cheesecake made and I bet it tastes heavenly good. =)
Ling: I don’t have a spring form pan. I think you need to line it as a protection when cutting the cake later. Thanks a lot for your nice comment and happy baking!!
Hi, LK
is this recipe suitable for 15mths old toddler? Coz raw egg yolk is used ,Can I omitted it?
Yen: As mentioned in my recipe, it’s best to use pastreurized eggs which have been heated to a temperature high enough to destroy the Salmonella. I am not sure how it will turn out without egg yolk as I haven’t tried it myself. For your toddler, I do not recommend this recipe. Please take note that all the recipes in my blog are recommended for toddlers above 2.5 years old.
Hi, I’ve tried your recipe and used jelly powder (it seems to be another name for gelatine?).
However, after mixing the powder with water & heating, it seems to solidify into clumps and not as liquid as it seems to be. Am I doing anything wrong? Sorry, but I’m a newbie to this. =)
Lisa Then: Jelly powder is different than gelatine powder. They are not interchangeable for this recipe. You can find gelatine powder in supermarket or local baking ingredient supply shop. Hope it helps!
Hi..I’m a vegetarian and i always use jelly strips boiled in hot water as a subtitute for gelatin and it works
Tla: Thanks for sharing this useful tip!
Oh nooo… Thanks for pointing this out! I’ve got the actual gelatine powder this time and will try again!
Lisa Then: You’re always welcome! Happy trying!
It actually taste nice but I accidently make it to soft.(Maybe becauz I overbeat the whipping cream)But it is still VERY NICE!
RJ: Thanks for sharing your kind feedback! Glad you like it!
Can I check with u what is the speed u use to best the cream cheese with the sugar? Thanks
Dawn: My electrical mixer has only 3 speeds. I use speed 2 for this recipe. Since you can also beat the cream cheese with hand whisk, so the speed is just moderate. Hope it helps!
What type of wipping cream is this? I dunno how to differentiate betwee them. Which one is for cooking & which is for baking? Can u teac me how to see the label.
Kx: I think you can read the description from the label. If you are unsure, try to look for the same brand I used for this recipe. Hope it helps!
Hey I loved your log, great can’t wait to try out the recipes:)
Nikita: Thanks!! Don’t forget to share with me your feedback. Happy trying!
I wish I could send you a photo, not just of my cheese cake but also of my daughter who was soooo happy!
Although I did make a few mistakes, firstly I used all low fat ingredients because my husband is on a diet, secondly I didn’t whip the cream well, thirdly I couldn’t fold it with the mixtures so I just mixed it and lastly , instead of lemon I used strawberry. So it wasn’t as firm as yours, but it was still amazing and tasted great!! Thanks a lot. Am planning to make mango pudding tomorrow and hopefully some other dishes as ‘special menu’ on our wedding anniversary that’s coming soon. Thanks again. All the photos in the recipe are very helpful. I cannot imagine the effort you must have put it to make this so great:)
Nikita: Thanks a lot for your kind feedback! Even without photo but based on your description, I can imagine how sweet her “cheesy” smile was. Glad to know that your modified version of the cheesecake suits your taste bud. Can’t wait to hear your feedback for the mango pudding. Wishing you a Happy Wedding Anniversary and Happy Cooking/ Baking (in advance)!! Thanks for your wonderful compliment!! I’m so happy that you find my photos very helpful to you.
Hi! This recipe is fantastic! My very first attempt and it turned out great! Hubby’s only comment was that the lemon “over powered” the cheese but it was still “yummylicious”! Thanks again for sharing the recipe!
SL: Bravo!! Thanks for your wonderful feedback!! It’s my pleasure to share. Glad to hear your success story!!
Hi, May i know where can I buy the pastreurized eggs ? Is pasteurized egg = sterelised egg? what i saw in ntuc fair price is sterelised egg….
Jacqueline: You can try NTUC, Cold Storage, Marketplace or any organic shops at the chiller section. Not sure about sterilized egg though. You may need to read the label or ask the shop assistant for help.
Hi, Finally I still failed to find pasteurised egg
, so i decided to omit it from the recipe and give it a try. Who know it still turn out delicious!!:)(Yummy) I like your recipes so much that always give me a move to cook something new 
Jacqueline: Thanks for sharing your kind feedback! Glad you had a happy ending even without the pasteurised egg.
hi dear, can i know how to whip the cream ? to me, i bought the president whipping creme, and realised its very watery .
may i know whats castor sugar ?
sorry i know my questions may sounded silly to u but i really got no idea .