Description
Lemon Cheesecake
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
3 packages (225 g each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish:
Lemon slices
Fresh strawberries
—
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a springform pan.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
2. Make the Filling:
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
3. Bake the Cheesecake:
Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly but set around the edges.
Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
4. Chill:
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. Serve:
Garnish with lemon slices and fresh strawberries before serving.
