Description
Lemon cheesecake is a delightful dessert that perfectly combines the creamy richness of traditional cheesecake with the bright, zesty flavors of fresh lemons. This easy-to-follow recipe features a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a luscious filling made from cream cheese, sour cream, and freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest. Each slice offers an exquisite balance of sweet and tangy, making it ideal for any occasionβfrom summer barbecues to holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 Β½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- Β½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325Β°F (160Β°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time; mix well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven with the door slightly open for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 339
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 293mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 109mg
Keywords: - For a gluten-free option, substitute gluten-free graham crackers.- Experiment with toppings like fresh berries or chocolate drizzle for added flair.