Description
Indulge in the Ultimate Creamy Lemon Cheesecake, where rich creaminess meets a refreshing citrus zing! This dessert is perfect for any gathering, offering a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors that are sure to impress your guests. With its velvety lemon-infused filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, this cheesecake is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit every palate. Whether celebrating a birthday or enjoying a family dinner, this cheesecake is a crowd-pleaser that can be made ahead of time for convenience. Dive into this luscious dessert and savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; mix well. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar; mix until combined.
- Add sour cream and flour; mix until smooth.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time on low speed, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until blended.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg