Rich Luscious Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Rich Luscious Lemon Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 20 squares); 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 20 squares)
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a bowl, combine the crumbs, nuts and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan; set aside. in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, beating on low speed just until combined. Stir in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla; beat just until blended. Pour into crust.
2
Bake at 350u00b0 for 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes. Combine topping ingredients; spread over filling. Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
3
Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing.

1438

kcal

Calories

119

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 20 squares), 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Rich 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.

Rich Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

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