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Baked Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

Irresistible Baked Luscious Lemon Cheesecake Delight

This Baked Luscious Lemon Cheesecake combines sweet and tangy flavors, creating an unforgettable dessert experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Or substitute with crushed vanilla wafers
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Melted; can use margarine or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 0.25 cups Granulated White Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat for best results
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest Fresh preferred
  • 0.5 cups Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh preferred
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 3 large Egg Yolks For lemon curd
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Optional for serving
  • Fresh Lemon Slices/Curls For presentation

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and adjust the racks for even baking.
  2. Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining it with parchment paper. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon until it resembles wet sand. Press mixture into the pan. Bake for 15 minutes and let cool.
  3. Lower oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Incorporate room-temperature eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Fold in sour cream carefully.
  5. Pour filling into the cooled crust, wrap the pan in foil, place in a larger dish with water, and bake for 1 hour.
  6. After baking, turn off the oven and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Make lemon curd by whisking together yolks, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a pan over low heat until thickened.
  8. Pour lemon curd over the chilled cheesecake, chill for another 30 minutes, then top with whipped cream and lemon slices or curls before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results and avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.

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