Description
Lemon cheesecake is a delightful dessert that brings the bright, zesty flavors of citrus together with creamy richness. Perfect for any occasion, this cheesecake is not only easy to make but also impressively beautiful. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth filling, each slice offers a refreshing taste that’s sure to please your guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Blend cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar until fluffy.
- Fold in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for about 60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg