Lemon Refrigerator Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Lemon Refrigerator Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. sugar; 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 beaten egg yolks; 1 (6 oz.) can (2/3 c.) evaporated milk; 1 tsp. grated lemon peel; 3 c. cream-style cottage cheese, sieved; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 2 egg whites; 1/4 c. sugar; 1 c. whipping cream, whipped; 1 recipe Crumb Crust (below)

Servings: persons

3/4 c. sugar
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/4 tsp. salt
2 beaten egg yolks
1 (6 oz.) can (2/3 c.) evaporated milk
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
3 c. cream-style cottage cheese, sieved
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 egg whites
1/4 c. sugar
1 c. whipping cream, whipped
1 recipe Crumb Crust (below)

1
Thoroughly mix 3/4 cup sugar, gelatin and salt.
2
Stir in egg yolks and evaporated milk.
3
Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin dissolves.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Add peel; cool.
6
Stir in cottage cheese, lemon juice and vanilla.
7
Chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds when spooned.
8
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating to stiff peaks.
9
Fold into gelatin mixture.
10
Fold in whipped cream. Pour into crust.
11
Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.
12
Chill until firm, about 3 hours.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. sugar, 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin, 1/4 tsp. salt, 2 beaten egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Lemon Refrigerator Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Refrigerator Cheesecake

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