Lemon Cheesecake
Lemon cheesecake is a delightful treat that combines creamy richness with zesty brightness, offering a refreshing dessert experience. This easy-to-make cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety lemon filling, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply indulging in a sweet craving, this luscious dessert promises to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool while preparing the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing gently to avoid overmixing.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for about 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool gradually before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (117g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg