Description
Indulge in the tangy and creamy delight of this Lemon Cheesecake Recipe. With a buttery graham cracker crust, luscious lemon-infused filling, and optional tangy sour cream topping, this dessert is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping (optional):
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix crust ingredients, press into pan, and bake.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese, add sugar, eggs, sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake the cheesecake until just set. Cool in the oven.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Add optional topping before serving.
Notes
- Wrap the springform pan in foil for a smoother texture.
- Garnish with lemon curd or candied lemon slices for extra lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
