Luscious Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Luscious Lemon Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/2 cup cold butter; 5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1-3/4 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; Fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed, optional

Servings: persons

2-2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup cold butter
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed, optional

1
In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar and lemon zest; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 3/4 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining crumbs onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 10-in. springform pan.
2
For filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour, lemon zest and vanilla until blended. Add the eggs, yolks and cream; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust; sprinkle with reserved crumbs.
3
Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
4
Bake at 325u00b0 for 65-75 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
5
Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. If desired, garnish with strawberries. Refrigerate leftovers.

1694

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, 1/2 cup cold butter, and more.

Yes, Luscious 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.

Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

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