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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 Butter, melted

Filling

  • 3 packages Cream cheese, softened (8 oz each)
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 units Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 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. Pour over crust.
  5. Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 150mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cheesecake, Lemon
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