Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of a homemade Lemon Cheesecake, where creamy richness meets zesty brightness in every slice. This New York-styled cheesecake is a perfect blend of textures, featuring a sweet graham cracker crust and a luscious lemon curd topping that makes it an irresistible treat for any occasion—be it birthdays, holidays, or a cozy dessert at home. Easy to make even for beginners, this recipe ensures you can impress your guests with its stunning presentation and refreshing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt to create the crust. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add flour and mix well. Gradually add eggs, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract until combined. Pour filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside for an hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over cheesecake and top with lemon curd before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (118g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 92mg