Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of our Lemon Cheesecake Delight Recipe—a must-try dessert that perfectly balances creamy richness with zesty lemon flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; mix until sandy. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, then incorporate eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder until blended.
- Pour filling over cooled crust; smooth the top and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg