Description
Indulge in the Ultimate Creamy Lemon Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances tart lemon flavor with rich, velvety cream cheese. This cheesecake is ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a casual dinner with friends. Easy to prepare, even novice bakers can impress their guests with this elegant treat. The creamy filling sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust, making each slice a refreshing and indulgent experience. Serve as is or elevate it with toppings like whipped cream or fresh berries for an impressive presentation that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Add sour cream and flour; blend until smooth.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until combined.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the oven for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg