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Cheesecake Citron Sans Cuisson : Le Dessert Facile Parfait
Emma

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

A refreshing, easy-to-make dessert featuring a crisp biscuit base and a zesty lemon cream filling, chilled and served without baking. Perfect for summer or quick occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts sans cuisson
Cuisine: French
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200g graham crackers
  • 100g unsalted melted butter
  • 500g soft fresh cheese (e.g., Philadelphia)
  • 100g powdered sugar
  • 1 lemon (juice and zest)
  • 200ml heavy cream (30% MG minimum)

Method
 

  1. Pulse graham crackers in a blender until fine crumbs form
  2. Mix with melted butter until damp and sticky
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 20cm springform mold
  4. Chill for 30 minutes
  5. In a large bowl, beat fresh cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth
  6. In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream into stiff peaks
  7. Gently fold whipped cream into the cheese mixture
  8. Spread the combined filling over the chilled base
  9. Smooth the top with a spatula
  10. Chill for at least 4-6 hours (overnight recommended)
  11. Garnish with lemon slices or zest before serving

Notes

Ensure all surfaces are cold for optimal cream folding
Chill base adequately for proper structure
Use a non-alcoholic mold or line the pan with parchment for easy un-molding