By Carol Ronken
Lemon cheesecake
13 steps
Prep:20minCook:35min
Updated at: Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:46:52 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
62
Moderate
Nutrition per recipe
Calories4354.8 kcal (218%)
Total Fat313 g (447%)
Carbs350.9 g (135%)
Sugars251.2 g (279%)
Protein54.3 g (109%)
Sodium2575.7 mg (129%)
Fiber6.5 g (23%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
0 servings
Crust
Cheesecake
16 ozcream cheese
softened
¾ cupsugar
2eggs
large
½ cupfresh lemon juice
1 Tbsplemon zest
½ cupheavy cream
1 tspvanilla extract
Topping
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). 🔥
Step 2
Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until sandy.
Step 3
Press mixture firmly into a lined 8x8 pan.
Step 4
Bake crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden. 🔥
Step 5
Beat cream cheese until completely smooth.
Step 6
Add sugar and mix until creamy.
Step 7
Blend in eggs one at a time.
Step 8
Stir in lemon juice, zest, cream, and vanilla until silky. 🍋
Step 9
Pour filling over warm crust evenly.
Step 10
Bake 30–35 minutes until center is slightly set but jiggly. 🔥
Step 11
Cool completely at room temperature.
Step 12
Chill for at least 3 hours until firm. ❄️
Step 13
Slice cleanly and garnish with zest and lemon slices
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