Best Lemon Cheesecake Ever (Sour Cream Cheesecake) Recipe

Name: Best Lemon Cheesecake Ever (Sour Cream Cheesecake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; Filling; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 8 hours; 3 eggs; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, strained; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated; 1 pint sour cream; 3 tablespoons sugar; Glaze; 1/2 cup sugar; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

Crust
2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Filling
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 8 hours
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice, strained
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
1 pint sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
Glaze
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Using your hands or the back of a spoon, mix all crust ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
3
Press into bottom of an 11 to 12-inch spring form pan.
4
Bake for 5 minutes.
5
Let cool; refrigerate until needed.
6
Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese at high speed until completely smooth.
7
Add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
8
Beat at medium speed as you gradually add the sugar, then flour, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla, mixing until well blended.
9
Stir in lemon zest.
10
Pour into crust; bake at 350u00b0F for 35 minutes.
11
Blend sour cream with remaining teaspoon vanilla and 3 tablespoons sugar; set mixture in warm place.
12
Remove cake from oven, and gently spread sour cream mixture on top.
13
Return to oven and bake for another 12 minutes.
14
Cool on rack for 30 minutes.
15
Refrigerate until topping is cool, but not completely chilled.
16
Combine all glaze ingredients and blend until smooth.
17
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened (3 minutes).
18
Chill until cool, but not set.
19
Spread on top of cheesecake.
20
Chill overnight.

1184

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons butter, melted, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Best Lemon Cheesecake Ever (Sour Cream Cheesecake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best Lemon Cheesecake Ever (Sour Cream Cheesecake)

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