Description
A delightful dessert that combines the smooth creaminess of cheesecake with the zesty brightness of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 2/3 cups graham crackers, crushed into crumbs
- 1/3 cup organic sugar (for crust)
- 2/3 cup butter, melted (for crust)
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cup organic sugar (for filling)
- 3 cage-free eggs (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel (for filling)
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup organic sugar (for glaze)
- 2 cage-free eggs (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (for glaze)
- 3 tablespoons grated lemon peel (for glaze)
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix with sugar and melted butter, then press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 13-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, whisk the eggs. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, lemon juice, lemon peel, and vanilla, mixing well. Pour this mixture over the cooled crust and bake for 45 minutes. Allow it to cool on a rack for 10-15 minutes.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for about 360 minutes or overnight.
- Prepare the Lemon Glaze: In a saucepan, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon peel, and lemon juice. Stir in the melted butter and heat until the mixture thickens, then cool and refrigerate.
- Assemble: Pour the cooled glaze over the cheesecake.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth blending. For a stronger lemon flavor, add more grated lemon peel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, lemon dessert, creamy cheesecake, easy dessert, baking, citrus dessert