Description
A delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake and fluffy cake with refreshing lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for frosting)
- Lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until everything is incorporated.
- Press the crust into the pan: Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of your springform pan.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Slowly mix in the sour cream, granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until velvety.
- Pour it over the crust: Carefully pour the filling over your prepared crust.
- Bake it for about 50-60 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool the cheesecake on the counter for at least an hour, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or ideally overnight.
- Make the frosting: Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually sift in the powdered sugar and mix in the lemon juice.
- Decorate: Dollop the frosting on the chilled cheesecake and spread evenly, then sprinkle lemon zest on top.
- Enjoy! Slice it up and indulge.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the filling. Chill overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg