Lemon Cheesecake Delight Recipe
This Lemon Cheesecake Delight is a heavenly dessert that combines the zesty freshness of lemon with the creamy richness of cheesecake. A perfect treat for citrus lovers!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Lemon Curd:
- 1/2 Cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon zest
- 1/2 Cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 6 Tablespoons cold butter, cut into bits
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 Cup graham crackers, crushed
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 Cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. finely shredded lemon zest
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 Cup sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 Cup sour cream
Instructions
- Lemon Curd: Whisk together lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs in a saucepan over low heat.
- Graham Cracker Crust: Pulse graham crackers, walnuts, sugar, and vanilla in a food processor. Add melted coconut oil and mix well. Press into an oiled pan and chill.
- Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, lemon juice, sour cream, and lemon zest. Spread over the crust.
- Spread the lemon curd over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest to the cheesecake filling.
- You can garnish with fresh berries or whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Lemon Cheesecake, Citrus Dessert, Lemon Curd, Graham Cracker Crust, Cream Cheese Filling
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