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Lemon cheesecake slice with creamy yellow filling, whipped cream topping, fresh lemon slices garnish on white plate with graham cracker crust

Smooth Lemon Cheesecake

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
This creamy dessert balances tangy citrus with rich texture for a refreshing bite. I love serving this for summer parties because the citrus flavor feels remarkably fresh.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Servings:12 Slice
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Calories:450kcal
Cost:$20
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs For the crust
  • ⅓ cup melted butter Binds the crust
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Sweetens crust
  • 1 pinch salt Balances sweetness
  • 32 oz cream cheese Room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar For filling
  • 4 large eggs Structure
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice Citrus flavor
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest Aromatic
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Flavor depth
  • ¼ cup sour cream Adds tang
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour Prevents cracking

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan Greased
  • 1 Electric mixer For beating
  • 2 Mixing bowls Large and medium

Method
 

  1. Mix crust ingredients and press them firmly into the pan to form a solid base.
  2. Bake the crust at 350°F for 10 minutes until it is lightly toasted.
  3. Beat the room temperature cream cheese until completely smooth to prevent any lumps.
  4. Add the sugar gradually while beating until the mixture is fully incorporated.
  5. Mix in eggs, lemon juice, zest, sour cream, and flour until just combined.
  6. Pour the filling over the crust and bake at 325°F for 60 minutes until the center jiggles slightly.
  7. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for one hour to prevent cracking.
  8. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least four hours so the texture sets completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 135g (1 slice)Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Beat the cream cheese until completely smooth before adding other ingredients; this prevents lumps and guarantees a silky texture.