Best 4 Best Ever Lemon Cheesecake Recipes

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Lemon cheesecake is a classic dessert that is both refreshing and delicious. It is made with a creamy cheesecake filling on a graham cracker crust, and topped with a layer of lemon curd. This recipe provides instructions for making the perfect lemon cheesecake, with tips for creating a smooth and creamy filling and a flaky crust. The article also includes recipes for variations on the classic cheesecake, such as a blueberry lemon cheesecake and a raspberry lemon cheesecake. These variations add a pop of color and flavor to the traditional dessert, making them perfect for special occasions. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this article will provide you with all the information you need to make a delicious and impressive lemon cheesecake.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON DREAM CHEESECAKE



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Light and creamy, this lemon cheesecake recipe is just the thing for a spring or summer day. -Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
10 drops yellow food coloring, optional
5 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press onto bottom and 2 in. up the inside of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cream, lemon juice, flour, lemon zest, extracts and, if desired, food coloring. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake 55-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

LOVELY LEMON CHEESECAKE



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Wait for the oohs and aahs when you present this luxurious lemon cheesecake recipe. The lemon flavor gives it a bright, tangy flavor. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
Thin lemon slices, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 10-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan., In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan; refrigerate while preparing filling., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and salt until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake 70-80 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. If desired, top cheesecake with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 32g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BEST EVER LEMON CHEESECAKE



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This cheesecake is wonderful, so creamy and lemony I could inhale it. This a large recipe, it does make a lot of cake, the recipe could be halved. I top this with whipped cream. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does.

Provided by C.C619

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 21m

Yield 1 cake, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temp
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375f.
  • Spray or grease a 10 inch spring form pan.
  • To make the crust, melt the butter and combine with the cracker crumbs and one teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • Spread the crumb mixture in the baking pan pressing it firmly into the base and level with the bottom of a measuring cup.
  • Bake for 5 mins, remove from oven and allow to cool till needed, refridgerate if not using immediatley.
  • Lower the oven temp to 325f.
  • Use an electric mixer on slow to beat the cream cheese till creamy and no lumps remain, scrape down the bowl a couple of times.
  • Add sugar and salt until well blended, then add eggs one at a time maiing sure mixture is smooth before adding the next. Scrape down the bowl.
  • Stir in the lemon,lemon zest, vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream till just smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake at 325f for 45-50 minutes. The edges of the cake will look set but the centre will still jiggle. Turn off the oven and leave the oven door open slighty and aallow the cake to cool in the oven for one hour.
  • Remove from the oven and run a knife around the outside of the cake to allow the cake to contract without cracking. Refridgerate overnight. I top mine with whipped cream. Enjoy.

BEST LEMON CHEESECAKE EVER (SOUR CREAM CHEESECAKE)



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Make and share this Best Lemon Cheesecake Ever (Sour Cream Cheesecake) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h50m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 8 hours
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice, strained
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
1 pint sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Using your hands or the back of a spoon, mix all crust ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
  • Press into bottom of an 11 to 12-inch spring form pan.
  • Bake for 5 minutes.
  • Let cool; refrigerate until needed.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese at high speed until completely smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
  • Beat at medium speed as you gradually add the sugar, then flour, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla, mixing until well blended.
  • Stir in lemon zest.
  • Pour into crust; bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
  • Blend sour cream with remaining teaspoon vanilla and 3 tablespoons sugar; set mixture in warm place.
  • Remove cake from oven, and gently spread sour cream mixture on top.
  • Return to oven and bake for another 12 minutes.
  • Cool on rack for 30 minutes.
  • Refrigerate until topping is cool, but not completely chilled.
  • Combine all glaze ingredients and blend until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened (3 minutes).
  • Chill until cool, but not set.
  • Spread on top of cheesecake.
  • Chill overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.8, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 117.9, Sodium 275.3, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 27, Protein 6.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese for the smoothest, creamiest cheesecake.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
  • Do not overbeat the cream cheese and sugar mixture, as this can cause the cheesecake to be grainy.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent it from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving, or overnight for the best flavor.
  • Serve the cheesecake with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a lemon curd sauce.

Conclusion:

This lemon cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It is creamy, tangy, and refreshing, with a delicious graham cracker crust. Follow the tips above to make sure your cheesecake turns out perfect every time.

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