Lemon Cheesecake Recipe
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Lemon Cheesecake Recipe
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With a buttery graham cracker crust and a tart lemon curd topping, this Lemon Cheesecake is one of the dreamiest desserts around.
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 32 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sour cream room temperature
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 egg yolk room temperature
- Lemon curd for topping
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, and the melted butter until the mixture is moistened. If needed, add 1-2 more tablespoons of butter to help it reach the right consistency.
- Press firmly into the bottom and a quarter way up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake at 325°F for 10 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup sugar, the flour, sour cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the filling into the crust. Bake in a water bath at 325°F for about 1 hour or until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour. Remove, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top cheesecake with lemon curd after releasing it from the pan and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
488kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
168mg
(56%)
Sodium
345mg
(14%)
Potassium
168mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
1354IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 1354IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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