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    Lemon Raspberry No Bake Cheesecake

    Posted: Mar 20, 2017 · Updated: Mar 23, 2021 ·This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    no bake lemon raspberry cheesecake

    You know when you try a new recipe and you like it so much you have to make it again ASAP? That happened to me when I made my first 'rare' or no bake cheesecake.

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    1 Can No Bake Cheesecake really be that good?
    2 What do you mean by 'rare'?
    3 Rustic Easter Lemon Raspberry Rare Cheesecake

    Can No Bake Cheesecake really be that good?

    I didn't know what to expect but when you eat two cheesecakes in one week, your clothes don't quite fit the same anymore. Being a cheesecake addict, I shouldn't be allowed near one of these delectable desserts, much less two.

    A person cutting slices of lemon on a wooden cutting board

    But here's the good news: it was worth it.

    What a tasting experience! The silky texture is cool and unforgettable and the pairing of lemon and raspberry is one of my favorite fruit flavor combinations. Not to mention, the flavor explosion of the two layers, my all-time must have in cheesecakes.

    What do you mean by 'rare'?

    Right now, rare is in. Steaks, burgers...and cheesecakes.

    Japanese call no-bake cheesecake a rare cheesecake because they use gelatin to harden the filling and yogurt* instead of the heavy cream. And of course, there is no baking involved - no leaky water baths and no over-baked cheesecakes with cracked tops.

    I mixed yogurt and heavy cream because I'm using lemon and didn't want the cake to be too tart. Also, this cake is not overly sweet as traditional cheesecakes are.

    I followed their basic rare cheesecake recipe, so there you have it. 

    Pouring raspberry cheesecake mixture from the metal mixing bowl into a springform pan; meringue whisk nearby.

    The cheesecake is simply decorated with raspberries, almonds and a unique candied lemon slices and it looks gorgeous!

    Serve this light, refreshing no bake treat at your next gathering and you might even convert a non-cheesecake lover to seriously rethink their dessert choices!

    Another fun spring dessert, the no-bake lemon mousse cheesecake, sits prettily in little glass jars, like flowers waiting to be picked!

    Decorating the set cheesecake with lemons and raspberries
    Finished no bake cheesecake with lemons, raspberries & almonds on top, sitting on a gray platter, sprinkled with powdered sugar
    Slice of lemon and raspberry no bake cheesecake (one white layer on top followed by a pink layer nearest to the graham cracker crust)
    Rustic Easter Lemon Raspberry Rare Cheesecake by All that's Jas

    Rustic Easter Lemon Raspberry Rare Cheesecake

    Jenna Shaughnessy
    A delicious no bake cheesecake that's traditionally served at Easter
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Setting Time 4 hrs 20 mins
    Total Time 4 hrs 50 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, Japanese
    Servings 8
    Calories 538 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 oz. Graham cracker crumbs
    • 1 stick butter melted
    • 16 oz. cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 tablespoon raspberry jam
    • 1 tablespoon powdered unflavored gelatin
    • ½ cup boiling water
    • To garnish optional
    • Candied lemon slices recipe below - make ahead!
    • Raspberries

    Instructions
     

    • Combine crushed cookies with melted butter. You can crush them using a food processor or put them in a Ziploc bag and roll over with a rolling pin until finely crushed. Line an 8-inch springform with wax or parchment paper. Press cookie crumb mixture on the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate.
    • In the meantime, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sugar, heavy cream, yogurt, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well.
    • In a small bowl, pour boiling water over gelatin. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Let cool slightly. If it cools too much and it hardens, microwave for 15-20 seconds. Do not boil.
    • Gradually beat in gelatin mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Pour half of the filling over the crust and freeze it until just set, about 15-20 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, mix remaining filling with raspberry jam. Pour gently over the first filling layer. Refrigerate until completely set, about four hours.
    • Gently remove the rim of the springform. Run a knife alongside the rim first, then using a kitchen torch or a hot towel warm up the sides a bit and release it.
    • Decorate the cake as desired. Keep refrigerated.
    • Candied lemon slices
    • Cut large lemon into thin slices. In a saucepan, mix 2 cups granulated sugar with 1 cup water until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a simmer. Add the lemon slices and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain and let the lemon slices air dry for a day. Dip the lemon rim in sugar if you wish before decorating the cake.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 8gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 446mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1230IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 2mg
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    Recipe and photography courtesy All That's Jas.

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    Comments

    1. acraftymix

      March 28, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      Hi Jenna, I just had to pop over from All that's Jas to see what deliciousness Jas has concocted now. It looks and sounds like heaven. I'm so glad you shared her recipe here, coz I'm loving all your lovely DIY posts

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    2. Jas @allthatsjas

      March 27, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      Thank you for letting me guest post on your gorgeous blog, Jenna! Enjoy your time with a new baby and congrats! :)

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      • Jenna

        March 29, 2017 at 12:54 pm

        Thanks so much, Jas! Everyone is loving your post - I can't wait to try the recipe myself :-)

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