Go Back
–+ servings
lemon-cheesecake-recipe

Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

A delicious and tangy lemon cheesecake that's perfect for any occasion.
Print Recipe Pin This
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups Melted butter
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar

Filling

  • 24 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 units Eggs Large
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Freshly grated
  • 0.25 cup Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoon sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined. Pour the filling over the crust.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for about an hour.
  6. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 150mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cheesecake, Lemon
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!