Description
This Dreamy Lemon Cheesecake is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, making it an indulgent dessert everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large cream cheese blocks, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract, then incorporate the eggs one at a time.
- Mix in the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a light texture, avoid over-mixing the batter.
- Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature before slicing for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg