Lemon Cheesecake Recipe
🍋 Discover the ultimate easy creamy lemon cheesecake: tangy, refreshing, and irresistibly smooth – perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort! 🥧 This no-fuss dessert delivers bright lemon flavor in every creamy bite, ideal for summer parties or any sweet craving.
- Time: 480 min
- Servings: 12
Source: Isabella Recipes
Ingredients
- and 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs for the crust base
- tablespoons unsalted butter, melted to bind the crust and give it a rich flavor
- granulated sugar for the graham cracker crust
- and 1/4 cups granulated sugar for the filling, lightly sweetening the cheesecake
- tablespoon packed lemon zest for strong citrus aroma
- ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature for the creamy
- fresh lemon juice, from about 3 to 4 lemons and at room temperature for bright t
- sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature for extra creaminess and a sligh
- teaspoon pure vanilla extract to round out the citrus flavor
- large eggs, at room temperature to help the cheesecake set properly
- About 3/4 cup lemon curd recommended for the topping
- Whipped cream for serving
- Lemon slices and/or fresh berries optional garnish for a pretty finish