Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of our Lemon Cheesecake, a dessert that perfectly balances creamy richness with vibrant citrus notes. This cheesecake features a velvety filling made from cream cheese and fresh lemon juice, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with tangy lemon curd, it’s an impressive yet simple dessert that will impress guests at any gathering, from casual brunches to festive celebrations. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this Lemon Cheesecake is sure to become a beloved favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 10 ounces lemon curd
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and refrigerate.
- In a stand mixer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla, lemon juice, and zest.
- Pour filling into the prepared crust and bake in a water bath for 1 hour and 30 minutes at 300°F (149°C).
- Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside for an hour; then cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate overnight before topping with warmed lemon curd.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg