My sister is “famous” for her cheesecakes. No matter what your favorite flavor, she could make it. Me? Not so much! But I sure can master a no bake lemon cheesecake bars recipe with vanilla wafer crust!
No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipe With Vanilla Wafer Crust
If you love cheesecake, you are not going to believe how easy this recipe is to make. I am not kidding you guys! They are just as rich and creamy as a traditional cheesecake but without the hassle.
The Nilla Wafers add a unique flavor we love. Just mix them with some butter, top with the creamy filling, and you have a no brainer dessert!
Easy And Scrumptious
This recipe is so stinking easy to make! It takes 10 minutes to whip everything together. And if you don’t like lemon, just use another flavor of Jello!
We have made lime, strawberry, orange and cherry (which is to die for!!) No matter what flavor you make, this recipe is scrumptious!
Here are the ingredients you will need to make your recipe:
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 3 tablespoons melted margarine
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 3.5 ounce box of lemon Jello
- 1 cup of ice cubes
- 1 8-ounce package of softened creamed cheese
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 8 ounces thawed whipped topping, divided
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Here is how to make your recipe:
- Step 1: Line an 8×8 inch pan with foil or wax paper
- Step 2: Mix Nilla Wafer crumbs and margarine and press onto bottom of your pan. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
- Step 3: Add boiling water to lemon jello; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add ice; stir until melted.
Step 4: Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in gelatin. Whisk in 2 cups whipped topping; pour over crust. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Serve topped with whipped topping if desired.
What is your favorite cheesecake flavor?Do you like toppings on it? I would love to know!
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Catherine S says
August 27, 2015 at 2:33 pmThese sound so yummy. I love desserts that I don’t have to bake. I can’t wait to make this recipe.
susan says
August 27, 2015 at 2:39 pmThis looks amazing! We love lemon desserts, and the fact that this is no bake makes it even more amazing! I would love to make this for my family.
Pam says
August 27, 2015 at 3:07 pmThese sound so good. Who does not like lemon cheesecake.
tiaras & tantrums says
August 27, 2015 at 3:48 pmThis looks delicious- I made a lemon cheesecake bar last week – but this one looks so much fluffier than mind did. I will have to try this recipe next time
Jeanette says
August 27, 2015 at 3:48 pmIlove making these for my hubby. I never added lemon to it though. That is a great idea! YUM!
Christi at sexymoxiemama.com says
August 27, 2015 at 5:14 pmThese look so good. I love no-bake anything. I wonder if I could substitute the lemon for another flavor?
Meagan says
August 27, 2015 at 5:21 pmI LOVE Cheesecake. Love the fact that these are no bake. Going to have to try these!
Liz Mays says
August 27, 2015 at 5:45 pmOh wow, I really need to try these out. `These sound simple enough for me to do this weekend.
tess says
August 27, 2015 at 6:14 pmI love cheesecake! I am going to have to try this no bake.
Debbie Denny says
August 27, 2015 at 7:46 pmOh Yumm. O love cheesecake, hat sounds awesome.
Shauna says
August 27, 2015 at 7:55 pmOh my goodness, yes… one thousand times over, yes! No bake? Just perfect for me. Thanks for sharing… sounds amazing.
Joely Smith says
August 27, 2015 at 8:25 pmI am NOT the baker in the family – I am horrible at baking actually but I LOVE that this is not only NO BAKE but LEMON which is my favorite flavor for desserts! Thank you so much for an easy to make yummy dessert!
Laura Gregory says
August 27, 2015 at 9:12 pmMy mom is going to go crazy over this dessert. Great for me next work Party.
gingermommyrants says
August 27, 2015 at 9:26 pmThese Lemon Cheesecake bars look so delicious and easy to make. I will have to try this recipe on the weekend. I will get the kids to help me.
Katie says
August 27, 2015 at 9:36 pmThis just made my mouth water! Now I must see what kind of dessert I can find. Maybe I will try to make this soon!
Kam Kay says
August 27, 2015 at 9:56 pmOoooh! Can I have a piece. It looks so good. Added to my must try recipes.
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
August 27, 2015 at 10:17 pmEasy and delicious are two things I like to hear when it comes to recipes! Not having to bake makes it even more perfect since it’s been hot enough here lately!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
August 27, 2015 at 10:24 pmI always love no bake recipes! Cheesecake is my favorite!
Liz Mays says
August 27, 2015 at 10:52 pmIt’s my favorite too. I’m always game for trying new cheesecake recipes!
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
August 27, 2015 at 11:17 pmI’ll take two please. But I really want three. No bake? Perfect.
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
August 27, 2015 at 11:38 pmThis sounds so good! No bake is always awesome. I will have to make some ASAP!
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
August 27, 2015 at 11:42 pmSo making these. Saving the recipe!!
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
August 28, 2015 at 12:25 amMy husband loves cheesecake! The no-bake aspect should make it a lot easier!
Aubrey says
August 28, 2015 at 1:14 amWhat a great looking recipe. I am going to have to make these.
Jenny says
August 28, 2015 at 1:23 amThese sound amazing! I love no bake recipes, I never would have thought to use vanilla wafers in a crust like this!
vanessa: briteandbubbly says
August 28, 2015 at 1:48 amYou had me at No-Bake and Nilla crust. This looks so easy to make and so tasty! I’ll have to try these!
Elizabeth O. says
August 28, 2015 at 3:21 amThey look so packed with flavor. I love no bake cheesecakes, perfect for a quick afternoon snack.
Ourfamilyworld says
August 28, 2015 at 6:25 amThat looks delicious. I love cheesecake! This one looks easy to do.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
August 28, 2015 at 7:38 amThese sounds really delicious! I love cheesecake,, I bet it is refreshing!
Marcie W. says
August 28, 2015 at 8:27 amNo bake means no hassle and these look delicious. I will be making them just in time for our Labor Day cookout.
Tatanisha Pitts-Worthey says
August 28, 2015 at 9:02 amIt sounds delish as it looks! I love anything with lemon, a fan of cheesecakes too! I can’t wait to try this at home.
Rebecca B. says
August 28, 2015 at 9:16 amI love yummy no-bake desserts like this one!! Baking is not my thing…Lemon is one of my favs too 🙂
Terri Ramsey Beavers says
August 28, 2015 at 9:39 amI just bookmarked this recipe because it looks and sounds amazing. It’s not easy to find no bake desserts such as this one. Thanks for sharing, I’m sure we will love this recipe when I make it.
Erica says
August 28, 2015 at 9:39 amLast night I made a chocolate cheesecake. A little time to prepare, an hour in the oven in a water bath followed by an hour with the oven door open cooling, another hour cooling on the wire rack and six hours in the fridge. I think I just fell completely in love with your recipe! So much easier and I bet the lemon flavor is awesome!
Jenn says
August 28, 2015 at 9:45 amThese look and sound amazing. I think I’ll try them out on labor Day next week.
Annemarie LeBlanc says
August 28, 2015 at 9:53 amWow. Such an easy to follow recipe for an awesome dessert. I was just thinking of a special treat to make for the weekend and I just found it!
Kristi says
August 28, 2015 at 9:56 amLove the sound of this… looks easy and anything with lemon is a great dessert for me!
Tracey says
August 28, 2015 at 11:12 amThese sound so good! I love anything that is easy to make like this!
Crystal says
August 28, 2015 at 11:37 amMy parents have a really amazing lemon tree in their yard, and I’m sure it’s the cause of my lemon-flavor addiction. These sound so yummy!
victoria says
August 28, 2015 at 11:59 amI absolutely love the No Bake recipe’s, this looks amazing my hubby would loves a lemon dessert it is perfect for him
Dogvills says
August 28, 2015 at 3:37 pmThat looks sooo good! I am a great fan of cheesecakes and I love it in any form.
Shelley Zurek says
August 28, 2015 at 3:53 pmLove the lemon cheescake but the Nila wafer part is what attracts me. The crunchy sweetness is what appeals to me.
Rachel @ Parenthood Highs and Lows says
August 29, 2015 at 1:38 amI love cheescake and these look amazing, and so simple to make as well!
Raquel says
August 29, 2015 at 6:02 amYou got me at “if you love cheesecake.” Then I saw the picture and I was like, I need to try this.
Rehana says
August 31, 2015 at 4:48 amKelly Hi!
Cheesecake looks delicious and simply easy to follow. Thank you.
Hana
Christie says
August 31, 2015 at 12:46 pmI love no bake desserts when unexpected company comes over! How delicious and refreshing
maria s. says
August 31, 2015 at 9:53 pmI swear I am drooling right now! I love lemon cheesecake and nilla wafers. The fact that these are no bake is a huge plus for me. I know what I am making tomorrow!
Amanda says
September 1, 2015 at 8:58 pmThese sounds amazing! I love lemon and anything that is “no bake!”
Robin W says
September 4, 2015 at 8:18 amI’ve always had a fear of cheesecakes too. Well “from scratch” baking in general. But I am making these! Awesome and thanks for sharing the recipe. PS: Your presentation is so pretty!
mycraftingworld says
December 11, 2016 at 6:51 amI really like the no bake part of it. My girls can make this with no fear of them being burnt. Thank you for the recipe.
shannon fowler says
March 17, 2017 at 9:45 pmThis sounds so delicious! This would be the perfect treat to make with summer coming up since we all seem to cave fruit flavors then.
shannon fowler says
May 27, 2017 at 3:22 pmI love cheesecake, and this recipe sounds amazing with the lemon added. It would be the perfect summer dessert.