Creamy Lemon Cheesecake
A delightful dessert that combines smooth cream cheese with a refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups Graham Crackers, crushed
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 large Eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- ½ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine the crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sugar gradually and mix until blended.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, and zest until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake the cheesecake for about 55-60 minutes.
- Cool the cheesecake in the oven for about 1 hour.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Serve with fresh berries, whipped cream, or lemon curd for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, lemon dessert, creamy dessert, American dessert