Description
A luscious lemon-flavored cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and a tangy, creamy filling. Finished with vibrant lemon curd and optional whipped cream for a refreshing, indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
32 oz (4 packages) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp lemon zest
10 oz lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 °F (163 °C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour batter over crust. Bake in a water bath at 300 °F (149 °C) for 90 minutes.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside to prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
- Before serving, spread lemon curd on top. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought lemon curd for topping.
- A water bath ensures even baking and prevents cracks.
- Chill fully before slicing for best texture and flavor.
- Use softened cream cheese for a smooth filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
