Icebox Cheese Cake

Prep: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A creamy, refreshing no-bake cheesecake with lemon flavor, perfect for hot days or special occasions, offering a smooth texture and tangy sweetness that appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 stick margarine
  • 1 tsp. powdered sugar
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 box plus 2 tsp. lemon jello
  • 2/3 c. boiling water
  • 2/3 c. cold water
  • 14 1/3 oz. can Carnation evaporated milk

Instructions

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted margarine, and powdered sugar together, saving 2 teaspoons for topping.
  2. Line a 9 x 13-inch pan with this mixture to form the crust.
  3. Cream together sugar, vanilla, and cream cheese until well blended and creamy, then set aside.
  4. Mix lemon jello with boiling water and set aside.
  5. Chill evaporated milk in the freezer for at least 4 hours or until very cold, then whip until peaks form.
  6. Blend in the prepared lemon jello with the whipped milk, about 30 seconds.
  7. Add the cream cheese mixture and blend just enough to combine, avoiding overmixing.
  8. Pour the filling into the prepared pan and top with a few graham cracker crumbs.
  9. Chill the cheesecake overnight before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

478 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.5g 7% DV
Total Fat 27.9g 36% DV
Carbs 41g 15% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 28.6g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 295.8mg 13% DV
Potassium 168.5mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 75.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 49.8mg 4% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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