3-Ingredient No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
A simple and quick 3-ingredient no-bake cheesecake recipe that requires no oven and uses just cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice. Perfect for an easy, creamy, and tangy dessert with minimal effort.
- Author: Dylan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Prepare the mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Add lemon juice: Stir in the fresh lemon juice thoroughly. The lemon juice helps to slightly thicken and flavor the cheesecake base, giving it that classic tang.
- Chill the cheesecake: Pour the mixture into a suitable container or individual serving dishes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the cheesecake is fully set and firm to the touch.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and thickening effect.
- This recipe works well as a base; you can add a graham cracker crust or top with fresh fruit if desired.
- Chilling time is crucial to achieve the perfect texture.
Keywords: no bake cheesecake, easy cheesecake, 3 ingredient dessert, quick no bake dessert, cream cheese dessert