Best 4 Favorite Lemon Cheesecake Recipes

FAVORITE LEMON MOUSSE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to center position, preheat oven to 325F degrees.
• Combine grushed graham crackers, melted butter and 1/4 c sugar.
• Press mixture into the bottom of a 10" springform pan comin up about 1" on the sides.
• Seal the outside of the pan in foil and set in a baking dish.
• Add water to the baking dish to come up about 1" on the side.
• Bake crust for 10 minutes.
• Zest lemons until you have 1 Tbls of lemon zest.
• Place zest in a small bowl and set aside.
• Squeeze the lemons to acquire 3/4 c lemon juice and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Gradually add 1-1/4 cups of sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
• Add egg yolks, flour, lemon juice and zest and beat until smooth.
• In a separate mixing bowl, whip the egg whites to soft peaks.
• Add remaining sugar to the egg whites and continue to whip until soft peaks have formed.
• Fold the egg whites into the lemon batter.
• Pour batter into the crust.
• Bake cheesecake until set ans golden, about 55-65 minutes.
• Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a cooling rack, about 4 hours.
• Once cooled, refrigerate uncovered until chilled.
• Add pre-made lemon curd on top of cheesecake.
• Loosen side with a spatula before unmolding and serve.
• Lemon Curd---------------.
• Over medium heat, whisk to combine yolks zest, lemon juice and sugar in a 1 quart saucepan.
• Cook for approximatley 8 minutes until the mixture thickens and looks smooth.
• Remove saucepan from heat and add butter, 1 piece at a time with a wooden spoon until it's fully incorporated.
• Pour mixture into a bowl and put plastic directly on top of the mixture.
• Let cool on the counter, then refrigerate.

DIANA'S FAVORITE LEMON MOUSSE CHEESECAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Total: 1 hr 39 min Prep: 35 min Inactive: 4 min Cook: 1 hr Yield: 12 servings Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Press graham cracker crust in the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan coming up about 1-inch on the sides. Seal the outside of the pan with foil and set in a baking dish. Add water to the baking dish to come 1-inch up the sides. Bake crust for 10 minutes. Zest lemons until you have 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Place zest in a small bowl and set aside. Squeeze the lemons to acquire 3/4 cup lemon juice and set aside. In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, with paddle, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 1/4 cups sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add egg yolks, flour, lemon juice, and zest and beat until smooth. In a separate mixing bowl, whip the egg whites to soft peaks. Add remaining sugar to the egg whites and continue to whip until stiff peaks have formed. Fold the egg whites into the lemon batter. Pour batter into the crust. Bake cheesecake until set and golden, about 55 to 65 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a cooling rack, about 4 hours. Once cooled, refrigerate uncovered until chilled. Add pre-made Lemon Curd on top of cheesecake. Loosen sides with a cake spatula before unmolding and serve. Lemon Curd: Over medium heat whisk to combine yolks, zest, lemon juice and sugar in a 1 quart saucepan. Cook for approximately 8 minutes until the mixture thickens and looks smooth. Remove saucepan from heat and add butter, one piece at a time with a wooden spoon until it is fully incorporated. Pour mixture into a bowl and put plastic directly on top of mixture. Let cool on counter then refrigerate

FAVORITE LEMON CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add dry gelatin and lemon extract; beat 3 minutes longer. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. , Bake at 325° for 30-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , In a small saucepan, combine pudding mix and sugar. Gradually stir in water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Transfer to a bowl. Cover surface with waxed paper; refrigerate until chilled. Serve with dessert.

FAVORITE LEMON CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 6-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, lemon juice, flour, lemon peel and vanilla. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust., Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cook on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. , Chill for 8 hours or overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.