Lemon Cheesecake Delight Dessert: A Creamy Dream Come True
A deliciously creamy lemon cheesecake that will delight your taste buds.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice and zest, mixing well.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set. Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- This dessert is best served chilled.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices or whipped cream for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon Cheesecake Delight Dessert