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Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

A delightful lemon cheesecake that's perfect for any occasion.
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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
  • 0.25 cups Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Melted butter

Filling

  • 24 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
  3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the center is set. Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cheesecake, Lemon
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