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Jello Cheesecake Recipe
This easy jello cheesecake is completely no-bake and perfect for summer! You'll love the tangy, creamy filling and graham cracker crust.
Prep Time
30 mins
Chilling
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 10 slices
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Graham Crumb Crust
- 2 1/4 cups graham crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 4 oz package lemon jello
- 24 oz cream cheese use full fat, brick-style
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeazed
- 8 oz tub whipped topping
To Serve
- Whipped Cream
- berries
Instructions
Graham Crumb Crust
- In a medium bowl, stir together the graham crumbs and sugar.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a springform pan the mixture will not go up all the way up to the top of the sides).
- Place in the fridge as you make the filling.
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Cheesecake Filling
- Sprinkle the jello into the boiling water. Stir the mixture for the jello to dissolve. Set aside as you make the rest of the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until soft.
- Mix in the powdered sugar, followed by the lemon juice.
- Ensure that the jello mixture is cooled to room temperature. With the mixer on low speed, beat the jello into the cream cheese mixture a little at a time. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Carefully fold the thawed whipped topping into the mixture until it's evenly mixed.
- Spoon the filling overtop of the crust and smooth the top.
- Place in the fridge for 6 hours, or until set.
- When ready to serve, carefully run a thin, sharp knife around the edges of the springform pan. Carefully unclamp the edges of the springform pan.
- Optionally, top the cheesecake with whipped cream and berries.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge.