Best 7 Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our creamy lemon cheesecake, a delightful dessert that combines the tanginess of lemon with the richness of cream cheese. This classic cheesecake recipe features a graham cracker crust, a velvety smooth cheesecake filling, and a luscious lemon curd topping. It's a perfect balance of sweet and tart, making it an ideal treat for any occasion.

This article provides step-by-step instructions for making this delectable cheesecake, along with variations to suit different tastes. Whether you prefer a traditional cheesecake or one with a twist, we've got you covered. We'll also share tips on how to achieve a perfectly creamy texture and how to decorate your cheesecake for a stunning presentation. So, grab your apron and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds!

Let's cook with our recipes!

CREAMY LEMON CHEESECAKE



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My friend Gwen gave me this creamy, lip-smacking recipe, and it's been a crowd-pleaser at my house ever since. The homemade lemon curd on top adds a tart, special touch! The cake can also be made in three store-bought graham cracker pie shells. -Anne Henry, Toronto, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1-1/3 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPINGS:
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
4 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
1 large egg yolk, beaten
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° until set, 6-9 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses and sugar until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and zest. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° until center is almost set, 40-45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Combine the sour cream, 4 teaspoons sugar and vanilla; spread over top of cheesecake. Bake 10 minutes longer., Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer., In a small heavy saucepan, combine the cornstarch, salt and remaining sugar. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in the lemon juice, butter and lemon zest. Cool to room temperature without stirring., Spread over cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

HONEY MAID CREAMY LEMON CHEESECAKE PIE RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by á-9003

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 eggs
1 Graham Cracker Ready Pie Crust (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Beat cream cheese in a bowl with mixer on medium speed, until creamy. Add sugar; beat until well blended. Add sour cream, lemon juice and peel; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until well blended. Pour mixture into pie shell Bake 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

CREAMY LEMON PUDDING CHEESECAKE



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Make and share this Creamy Lemon Pudding Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cheesecake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups crushed nilla wafers (about 40 wafers)
3/4 cup sugar, plus 1 tbl (divided)
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
32 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened (4 - 8oz each)
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S Sour Cream or 1 cup KNUDSEN Sour Cream
4 eggs
6 ounces jello lemon flavor instant pudding (2 - 4 serving size)
1 cup cool whip strawberry whipped topping, thawed
white chocolate curls (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325. Mix wafer crumbs, 1 tablespoon of the sugar and butter; press firmly onto bottom of 9"-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, flour and milk in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until just blended. Add sour cream; beat until just blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just blended. Stir in dry pudding mixes until just blended.
  • Bake for 65 minutes to 75 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around side of pan to loosen cake; cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Remove side of pan. Top cheesecake with whipped topping and white chocolate curls, if desired, just before serving. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

CREAMY LEMON CHEESECAKE PIE



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Make and share this Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Terri Juwan

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 50m

Yield 1 pie, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
2 eggs
1 graham cracker pie crust

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Beat cream cheese in bowl with electric mixer on medium, until creamy.
  • Add sugar and beat until well blended.
  • Add sour cream, lemon juice and lemon peel; mix well.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
  • Pour batter into pie shell.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 35- 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

LIGHT & CREAMY LAYERED LEMON CHEESECAKE



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I am not a big cheesecake fan, but this is absolutely scrumptious! It is definitely one of my favorite desserts. I can never get enough of it. An added bonus is that it is super-easy to make! It's not at all tart, as some lemon recipes are, and the cream cheese flavor is just enough. Delicious! It's perfect for pot-lucks, get-togethers...anything! It does require refrigeration before serving; cook time includes refrigeration time.

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 pan

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup nuts, chopped
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
9 ounces Cool Whip
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages jell-o instant lemon pudding
3 cups milk
9 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • To make bottom layer:.
  • Mix flour, margarine, and chopped nuts together and spread evenly in 9" x 13" x 2.5" pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes on 350 degrees.
  • Cool.
  • To make second layer:.
  • Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and Cool Whip in mixer.
  • Spread over crust.
  • To make third layer:.
  • Mix pudding according to package directions (using 3 Celsius milk for 2 packages) and pour immediately into pan.
  • To make top layer:.
  • Spread remaining 9 oz. Cool Whip on top of other layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5575.2, Fat 346.2, SaturatedFat 196.2, Cholesterol 352, Sodium 5118.1, Carbohydrate 573.1, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 237.5, Protein 67.4

CREAMY LEMON CHEESECAKE



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I loved the creamy texture and the intense lemon flavor in this lemon cheesecake. I've never used cream in a cheesecake, but I may from now on! I think it added extra creaminess to the lemon cheesecake. I really enjoyed the lemon curd on top. It adds that extra pop of flavor. If you love lemon, then you'll love this lemon...

Provided by Tere Gill

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 22

CRUST:
45-50 vanilla wafers, crushed fine (1 1/2 cups)
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 c salted butter, melted
1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
FILLING:
3 pkg (8 oz. each) cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 c granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 c heavy whipping cream, room temperature
1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
3 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
LEMON CURD TOPPING: MAY USE JARRED OR HOMEMADE
1 jar(s) lemon curd, 10 oz. (i use dickinson's)
OR 1 1/4 cup homemade lemon curd (see recipe below)
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 Tbsp grated lemon zest
1/3 c lemon juice, fresh squeezed (about 2 lemons)
4 large egg yolks, beaten
1/8 tsp salt
4 Tbsp butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. For the crust, in medium bowl, combine first 4 ingredients and press into the bottom and 1 inch up the side of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
  • 2. Place oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • 3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese with mixer, at medium speed, until fluffy.
  • 4. Gradually beat in 3/4 cup sugar until smooth.
  • 5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
  • 6. On low speed, beat in 1 cup whipping cream, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt until smooth.
  • 7. Pour into crust and bake 55 to 60 minutes at 325 degrees F. (It will still be slightly jiggly in center.)
  • 8. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • 9. Run knife around inside of the pan to loosen, but don't remove the ring.
  • 10. Cool 1 1/2 hrs. If you are using homemade lemon curd, begin preparing curd while cheesecake is cooling.
  • 11. For the Lemon Curd Topping: In a medium saucepan, off heat, mix together sugar, zest, and egg yolks; stir in lemon juice, salt and melted butter.
  • 12. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture thickens and small bubbles form around the edge of pan, about 5 minutes (do not boil).
  • 13. Remove from heat; allow to cool slightly. Then press plastic wrap against the surface of curd and refrigerate until cool and ready to spread on top of cheesecake.
  • 14. After cheesecake has cooled on the counter for 1 1/2 hours, stir lemon curd and spread evenly over top. (If using jarred curd, empty curd into small bowl and mix to smooth before spreading on cheesecake.)
  • 15. Refrigerate at least 3 hrs or overnight before serving.
  • 16. Garnish with thin slices of lemon or long strands of lemon zest, if desired.
  • 17. Remove ring, slice, serve and enjoy! Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

CREAMY LEMON CHEESECAKE



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This is a great no bake cheesecake that's easy to make and perfect on those hot summer days. This cheesecake is light and creamy with a balanced tart/sweet flavor. This cheesecake perfect for picnics, holidays, donations, potlucks or any social events... using the Keebler Ready Crust Graham Cracker; you'll NEVER have to worry about losing or forgetting your cherished pie plate!!

Provided by Cyann D.

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, at room temperature
1 medium lemon, minced rind
1 medium lemon juice
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
16 ounces kraft Cool Whip
21 ounces comstock original country cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract
9 ounces keebler graham cracker pie crust

Steps:

  • In a mixer bowl, cream the cream cheese until light and creamy.
  • Add the confectioner's sugar, lemon peel, and lemon juice, cream together. For about 3 minutes. Scraping the bowl, adding Cool Whip. Mix on high for 1-2 minutes more. Pour cheese filling into piecrust and refrigerate 2 hours to firm.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cherry pie filling with the almond extract, mixing well.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and add prepared pie cherry pie filling over top, returning to refrigerator until served. Yields: 8 servings.
  • Note: I usually add 1 teaspoons almond extract and 2 -3 tablespoons sifted confectioner's sugar; depending on the brand of cherry pie filling I bought.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 847, Fat 55.6, SaturatedFat 33.3, Cholesterol 83.3, Sodium 520.3, Carbohydrate 82.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 41.4, Protein 7.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cheesecake will be. Use real butter, cream cheese, and lemons for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before using: This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cheesecake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath: This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving: This will help it set properly.
  • Garnish the cheesecake with fresh lemon zest or berries before serving: This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This creamy lemon cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and sure to impress your guests. With its creamy texture, tangy lemon flavor, and graham cracker crust, this cheesecake is a true classic. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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