The Ultimate Lemon Cheesecake: A Delightful Indulgence at Home
The Ultimate Lemon Cheesecake is a delightful treat that you can easily prepare at home. With its zesty lemon flavor and creamy texture, it’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh lemons for the zest and juice.
- Allowing the cheesecake to chill overnight enhances the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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