Description
Lemon cheesecake combines rich creaminess with refreshing lemon tang, making it a delightful dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 5 (8-ounce) bricks full-fat cream cheese
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 3/4 cup lemon curd, homemade or store-bought
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Lemon slices (optional)
- Mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray and wrap the bottom and sides with aluminum foil.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let it cool.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).
- In a food processor, blend together sugar and lemon zest. Add the cream cheese and mix until smooth, then add the vanilla extract.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the lemon juice and heavy cream, mixing just until combined.
- Pour this filling into the cooled crust and smooth out the top.
- Place the cheesecake pan in a larger pan filled with water. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- After baking, turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 45 minutes.
- Let it cool completely before chilling it in the fridge for at least 6 hours.
- Once chilled, spread lemon curd over the top of the cheesecake.
- Garnish with whipped cream, lemon slices, and mint, if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start. Avoid over-baking; a slight jiggle in the center is okay.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 100 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, lemon dessert, creamy dessert, homemade cheesecake