Lemon Cheesecake

Bright and tangy lemon cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust. Fresh and creamy with the perfect amount of citrus.

Prep: 20min
Cook: 55min
Serves: 10
medium
365 cal

Recipe Categories

Fresh DessertsTangy DessertsCitrusLemonCheesecake

Ingredients

  • 24 oz Cream cheeseroom temperature
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1/3 cup Lemon juicefresh
  • 2 tbsp Lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup Sour cream
  • 1.5 cups Graham crackerscrushed
  • 1/3 cup Buttermelted
  • 2 tbsp Sugar for crust

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix graham crackers, butter, and 2 tbsp sugar.

  2. 2

    Press into bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

  3. 3

    Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar.

  4. 4

    Add eggs one at a time, then lemon juice, zest, and sour cream.

  5. 5

    Pour filling over crust.

  6. 6

    Bake 50-55 minutes until center is almost set.

  7. 7

    Cool completely, then refrigerate 4 hours.

  8. 8

    Garnish with lemon slices or additional zest.

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