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Lemon Cheesecake

Lemon Cheesecake

Delight in this creamy Lemon Cheesecake with a zesty twist that impresses at any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 24 oz Philadelphia cream cheese softened
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cups sour cream
  • 0.33 cups fresh lemon juice
  • 2 pieces lemons zest
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
Filling Preparation
  1. Blend cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar until fluffy.
  2. Fold in sour cream, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
Baking
  1. Pour the filling over the crust and bake for about 60 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
Cooling
  1. Cool the cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 25g

Notes

For a fun twist, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream or top with a berry compote.

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