Description
A delightful fusion of creamy, tangy flavors combined with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 32 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt in a bowl. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 10 minutes.
- Blend the Filling: Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add sugar.
- Combine Ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, then stir in lemon juice, zest, sour cream, and flour.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour filling over crust and bake at 325°F for 60 minutes.
- Cool and Chill: Let cool in the oven for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
Always use room temperature ingredients for smoothness. Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg