Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Meyer Lemon Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 1 1/2 cups lemon cookie crumbs; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; Filling; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 2 tablespoons meyer lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh meyer lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Topping; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh meyer lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

Crust
1 1/2 cups lemon cookie crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 tablespoons meyer lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh meyer lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
Topping
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh meyer lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1
*If you can't get Meyer lemons, mix equal parts fresh orange and fresh lemon juice to approximate their sweet fragrance and flavor.
2
Preheat oven to 325u00b0; grease a 9-inch springform pan with 3-inch sides.
3
Crust: in a bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and butter; press into bottom of cheesecake pan and freeze.
4
Filling: in a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar on med-high speed for 3 minutes.
5
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
6
Mix in zest, juice, and vanilla; pour over frozen crust.
7
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the top is light brown and the center has a slight jiggle to it.
8
Cool on the counter for 10 minutes (do not turn the oven off); the cake will sink slightly.
9
Topping: in a small bowl, combine sour cream, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla; pour mixture into the center of cooled cake and spread out to edges.
10
Bake for 5 minutes more.
11
Cool on rack for 2 hours; cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 1 1/2 cups lemon cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, Filling, and more.

Yes, Meyer 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.

Meyer Lemon Cheesecake

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