Ultimate Creamy Lemon Cheesecake: The Best Indulgent Dessert Recipe
Indulge in the creamy richness of this ultimate lemon cheesecake, a perfect dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Pour the batter over the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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