Quick Lemon Cheesecake

This quick lemon cheesecake made with gelatin and a graham cracker crust takes half the time and tastes just as sweet and delicious as the traditionally prepared dessert.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 657 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour gelatin mix into a bowl and add 1 cup hot water. Stir until dissolved. Set aside and do not chill.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.