Description
Lemon Cheesecake is the perfect dessert to brighten any occasion, combining a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy filling bursting with zesty lemon flavor. This easy-to-make cheesecake is a crowd-pleaser, ideal for family gatherings or summer celebrations. With its smooth texture and vibrant citrus notes, every slice promises sunshine on your plate, making it a delightful treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg