Description
This lemon cheesecake is rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced with a bright citrus twist. A creamy and refreshing dessert that’s perfect for special occasions or everyday treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Pour filling over the crust.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until the center is slightly set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon Cheesecake