Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Lemon Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 20 wafers); 1/3 cup slivered almonds; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 11 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature; 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

2/3 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 20 wafers)
1/3 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon sugar

1
In a blender or food processor, combine the wafer crumbs, almonds and sugar. Add butter; cover and process until blended. Press on the bottom and 1-1/2-in up the sides of a greased 6-in. springform pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 7-9 minutes, until crust is set and just starting to brown. Cool on a wire rack.
2
In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the cream, lemon juice, zest and vanilla. Add eggs; beat just until blended. Pour into crust.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. (Cheesecake may dip in center.) Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.
4
For sauce, in a bowl, combine strawberries and sugar. Let stand for 15-30 minutes. Serve over cheesecake.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 20 wafers), 1/3 cup slivered almonds, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Lemon 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.

Lemon Cheesecake

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