Quick Lemon Cheesecake

Name: Quick Lemon Cheesecake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) package lemon-flavored gelatin; 1 cup hot water; 0.25 pound butter; 8 tablespoons white sugar; 2 (14.4 ounce) packages graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs; 2 lemons, zested; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

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A quick lemon cheesecake.

Recipe by Chef Oma

Published on June 19, 2020

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

1 8-inch cheesecake

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Ingredients

1 (3 ounce) package lemon-flavored gelatin
1 cup hot water
¼ pound butter
8 tablespoons white sugar
2 (14.4 ounce) packages graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
2 lemons, zested
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

Directions

Pour gelatin mix into a bowl and add 1 cup hot water. Stir until dissolved. Set aside and do not chill.
Melt butter in a heat-resistant measuring cup in a microwave, about 30 seconds. Transfer melted butter to a bowl. Add sugar and mix well. Pour in graham cracker crumbs and mix well. Place crumb mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch pie pan and shape into a crust.
Stir lemon zest into warm gelatin mixture. Add cream cheese and mix until any lumps are gone. Pour filling into the prepared crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

657	Calories
33g	Fat
84g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 657
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	42%
Saturated Fat 17g	85%
Cholesterol 74mg	25%
Sodium 739mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 84g	30%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 43g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 17mg	86%
Calcium 73mg	6%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 199mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.