Lighter Lemon Walnut No Bake Cheesecakes Recipe - Quick & Easy! (2024)

FAQs

How do you make a no-bake cheesecake set faster? ›

Yes, you can freeze a no-bake cheesecake to hasten its setting time.

Chilling the Cheesecake

But given time to chill all the way down to 40°F (4°C), which takes about six hours, the filling becomes firm and dense, much more like a "real" cheesecake and far easier to slice.

The primary reason a no-bake cheesecake is too runny or doesn't set up properly is generally the temperature of the ingredients. If your cream cheese is too warm, the mixture will be too soft and will never set up properly.

Method. Mix the biscuits with the butter in a bowl, then press into the base of the greased and lined tin (but not up the sides). Put the mascarpone, lemon curd, and lemon juice in a bowl and beat with a spatula until smooth. Spoon onto the biscuit base and level the top.

Use the Freezer: After bringing the cheesecake to room temperature, you can place it in the freezer to set and chill faster. However, be sure not to leave it in the freezer for more than two hours to avoid freezer burn.

Use Cream Cheese and Heavy Cream

To thicken your no-bake cheesecake filling, make sure you're using a full-fat cream cheese. Low-fat or fat-free cream cheese won't give you the same results. Adding heavy cream can also help to thicken the filling and give it a smoother texture.

Runny Cheesecake mixtures

Sometimes, you can simply over whisk, or under whisk a mixture. I cannot explain the differences, as it can vary as to why! You need to make sure when whisking a no-bake cheesecake mixture that you keep an eye on the mixture constantly so you can see when it thickens up!

Yes, Philadelphia makes a 24-ounce tub of pre-made cheesecake filling that you can use directly from the fridge—no baking necessary. The tub has everything you want from the sugary, sweet, cream cheese filling of a cheesecake, and it's ready to serve as-is.

They both are great in their own way. It all narrows down to your personal preferences. If you enjoy dense and velvety cake, a baked cheesecake is the one for you. Or if you crave some light and airy dessert post-dinner, go for the no-bake one.

Cover tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 6–8 hours and up to 2 days. For best results, 12 hours is best. I chill mine overnight. The longer refrigerated, the nicer the no-bake cheesecake will set up.

Why did my lemon cheesecake not set? ›

Don't Go Low-fat

The fat content helps the cheesecake set and creates its signature creamy texture. If you've ever made cheesecake that was runny, it's very likely that low-fat ingredients are to blame. Full fat sour cream adds extra moisture and a tangy flavor to the cake.

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The filling needs proper chilling, a minimum of four hours but preferably overnight, to set into sliceable sections. Freezing the cheesecake results in a too-hard-to-enjoy crust and filling. Try this: The cheesecake should be shiny and firm to the touch when set.

Let It Sit For A While

If there is nothing wrong with your baking technique, just let your cheesecake rest for a while, and it should be fine. I prefer chilling the dessert in the fridge for a few hours rather than letting it sit at room temperature since I love the chilly bites and the lingering buttery aftertaste.

Leave to set in the fridge overnight. Bring the cheesecake to room temperature about 30 mins before serving. To remove it from the tin, place the base on top of a can, then gradually pull the sides of the tin down. Slip the cake onto a serving plate, removing the lining paper and base.

If you place a hot or warm cheesecake in the fridge, it may not set properly and the heat can also have a negative impact on other items in your fridge. The USDA says to avoid the “danger zone” you must place a cooled cheesecake in the fridge within two hours.