Lemon Cheesecake Delight
Indulge in the refreshing delight of our Lemon Cheesecake Delight Recipe, a must-try dessert that perfectly balances creamy richness with zesty lemon brightness. This cheesecake boasts a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth filling that melts in your mouth, making it an ideal treat for any occasion—from casual family dinners to festive celebrations. With straightforward preparation steps, you’ll have this crowd-pleaser ready in no time. Top it off with fresh berries or whipped cream for an extra touch of elegance. Bring a burst of sunshine to your dessert table with this luscious lemon cheesecake!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl. Mix until combined and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Incorporate vanilla, eggs, sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and baking powder until just combined.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake for about 50 minutes or until set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool gradually before refrigerating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg