The bright flavor of lemon just pairs so well with something creamy, doesn’t it? That’s what happens here in our No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars. It’s not the zing of say, a lemon curd, but rather a subtly tart note of lemon that’s enveloped in a fluffy, creamy cheesecake package. And oh my stars is it good.
As you might have suspected, these start with an easy graham cracker crumb layer. Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and a bit of salt are mixed together and pressed into the pan to form a crust and all you have to do is set it in the fridge to chill and harden. No need to turn on the oven.
The cheesecake layer is easy to make but has a few components to keep it from tasting too one-note. There’s lemon jello, which gives you some lemon flavor but also a nice texture, and there’s also lemon zest and lemon juice to ensure that there’s some true lemon flavor going on as well. You can thank cream cheese and whipping cream for the creamy, smooth bite and powdered sugar for adding a well-balanced sweetness.