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NO BAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS

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Fluffy, light, creamy, refreshing and not overly sweet these are the first descriptions I think of as I taste No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Creamy cheesecake bars are studded with chunks of lemon sandwich cookies and tart lemon juice. They’re a little sweet and a little tart. They’re a little creamy and a little crumbly. They’re a breeze to make and they’re definitely good!

If you’re looking for an easy dessert for a ladies’ lunch, tea or shower, these are the perfect dessert bars. You can make them in bars as I did or in individual muffin cups using cupcakes liners for a little fancier treat.

Really, I like no-bake cheesecake as much as the ones you have to bake. They’re much easier, takes less time and you don’t have to worry about the top splitting. You can also easily make this in minutes, well, it does take a while to set in the refrigerator or freezer, but that’s hands-off time.

the crust

Let’s start with the crust! I crushed lemon cream-filled sandwich cookies for the crust. If you need to get a little aggression out, this is the perfect recipe! Smash the heck out of these cookies until they’re finely crushed. Then you’ll simple mix the crushed cookies with melted butter. You don’t even need to bake this, just sit it in the fridge while you prepare the cheesecake.

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Next, you’ll need to mix the cream cheese until it’s smooth. It’s much easier if you’ll have the cream cheese at room temperature. Using an electric mixer cream until smooth then fold cool whip into cream cheese mixture.

I used about 2 cups or half of an 8-ounce container. You can certainly fold in the entire 8 ounces, it’ll just make it lighter and fluffier! I do suggest reserving half a cup of cool whip to spread over the top. This isn’t mandatory, but I like a smooth, clean layer on top, it just gives it a more professional look.

Finally, you can take it a step further and zest a lemon over the top or make curls with lemon peel to decorate with. Remember we eat with our eyes first.

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Fluffy, light, creamy and refreshing, this dessert is a simple and quick dessert to make. It comes together easily then allows the refrigerator to set the cheesecake.
Author: Paula
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 14 servings

Ingredients

  • 16.2 ounce package lemon sandwich cookies divided
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 medium lemon zested
  • 8 ounces cool whip divided
  • *optional - lemon zest or curls or yellow sugar for garnish

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8-inch pan with heavy duty aluminum foil with sides extended over pan enough that you can pull bars out after they are set.
  • Coarsely shop 8 cookies.
  • Finely crush 15 cookies for crust. Mix these with melted butter and press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice and zest.
  • Fold in ALL EXCEPT 1/2 CUP of the cool whip.
  • Fold in coarsely chopped cookies.
  • Spoon mixture over crust. Spread remaining 1/2 cup cool whip over top and smooth.
  • Garnish if desired.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until set and firm.

Notes

  • *you can substitute Golden Oreos for lemon cookies
  • *total time includes refrigeration time
  • *low-fat cream cheese, cool whip and cookies may be substituted
  • Store remaining cheesecake in refrigerator up to 5 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 565IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    04.11.19 at 8:03 pm

    I love how easy this is to make!!

    Reply
  2. Isabella says

    04.11.19 at 11:28 am

    These look so delicious!! I love things that are no bake! Who needs an oven when you can enjoy something this great!

    Reply
  3. Hadia says

    04.09.19 at 8:54 am

    Love lemon desserts, and here is something new to be added to my repertoire of citrus desserts!

    Reply
  4. Jean says

    03.27.15 at 1:11 pm

    When the lemon cookies are divided does a person take th3 stuffing out and discard

    Reply
  5. Candace says

    03.23.15 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe. Have had requests to bring it to gatherings by those that have tasted it. Sent a pan to work with my man friend and his office staff said they did not care if he had to whip me to get it, they wanted the recipe. I would say this is one big WINNER!

    Reply
  6. Karen Watkins says

    05.11.14 at 4:00 pm

    I want to know how to make lemon sugar…..sound interesting…..Thank you.

    Reply
  7. Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie says

    04.17.14 at 9:20 pm

    These lemon cheesecake bars look yummy! Thanks for sharing them at The Pin Junkie. Just wanted to let you know they were featured at this week’s party!

    Reply
  8. Julie@Sweet and Spicy Monkey says

    04.10.14 at 8:28 pm

    I have got to try those No-bake lemon cheesecake bars, they look yummy! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  9. Kaylin says

    04.06.14 at 5:17 pm

    I love lemon and this looks like the perfect Spring dessert! Yum!

    Reply
  10. Gloria // Simply Gloria says

    04.05.14 at 1:21 pm

    Paula, I’m all about the creamy and the tart action with lemon sweets! AND, the no bake part is going to be perfect for those days not wanting to turn on the oven! Pinning these onto a few boards!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      04.05.14 at 1:28 pm

      Thank you so much Gloria!

      Reply
  11. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    04.01.14 at 9:24 pm

    I was a bit skeptical about the creamy fluffy no bake adjectives. But after I read the recipe, I nodded my head. Heck yes this would work and incorporate all the adjectives. I have as much time as everyone else, but I will admit I keep filling those time slots with a fair about of activity—-like working. So a recipe that whips up quick and is tasty enough to serve a guest gets a high five from me.

    Reply

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