Best Favorite Lemon Cheesecake Dessert Recipes

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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.

LEMON CHEESECAKE



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This Lemon Cheesecake is smooth, thick and creamy! It's got a light lemon flavor in the cheesecake and big lemon punch from the lemon curd on top! A great combination of sweet and tart!

Provided by Life, Love and Sugar

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ¼ cups (302g) vanilla wafer crumbs
½ cup (112g) salted butter, melted
3 tbsp (39g) sugar
24 ounces (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup (207g) sugar
3 tbsp (24g) all purpose flour
1 cup (240ml) sour cream
3 tbsp (45ml) lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
4 large eggs, room temperature
6 tbsp (90ml) lemon juice
1 tbsp grated lemon zest
2/3 cup (138g) sugar
6 large egg yolks
5 tbsp (65g) salted butter
3/4 cup (180ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
6 tbsp (43g) powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • CRUST
  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.
  • . Mix together the crust ingredients until well combined and press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.
  • . Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  • . Cover the outsides of the pan with aluminum foil to prepare it for a water bath. Check out my tutorial on how to prevent your cheesecake water bath from leaking. Set prepared pan aside. FILLING
  • p id="instruction-step-6″>1. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (148°C). 2.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour on low speed until well combined and smooth. Be sure to use low speed to reduce the amount of air added to the batter, which can cause cracks. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. 3.
  • Add the sour cream, lemon juice and lemon zest and mix on low speed until well combined. 4.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is well combined. 5.
  • Pour the cheesecake batter into the crust and spread evenly. 6.
  • Place the springform pan inside another larger pan. Fill the outside pan with enough warm water to go about halfway up the sides of the springform pan. The water should not go above the top edge of the aluminum foil on the springform pan. 7.
  • Bake the cheesecake for 65 minutes. 8.
  • Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in oven with the door closed for 15 minutes. Do not open the door or you'll release the heat. 9. C
  • ack oven door and leave the cheesecake in the oven for another 20 minutes. This cooling process helps the cheesecake cool slowly to prevent cracks. 10.
  • emove from oven and let sit on the counter for 15 minutes, then remove the pan from the water bath and remove aluminum foil. Refrigerate cheesecake until completely cooled and firm, 6-7 hours. LEMON CURD
  • ="instruction-step-16″>1. While cheesecake cools, make the lemon curd. Combine all ingredients in a double boiler, or in a metal bowl over a pot of simmering water. Do not boil the water or the heat will be too hot. Occasionally lift the bowl off the pot to release the steam. 2. H
  • at while whisking constantly until mixture thickens and reaches 160°F (71°C). Refrigerate until cool and thickened. TO FINISH OFF THE CHEESECAKE
  • instruction-step-18″>1. When the cheesecake is cool and firm, remove from the springform pan and set on a serving plate. 2. To
  • ake the whipped cream, add heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl fitted with the whisk attachment and whip until stiff peaks form. 3. Pip
  • swirls of whipped cream around the edge of the cheesecake. 4. Spr
  • ad the lemon curd in an even layer on top of the cheesecake. 5. Ref
  • igerate cheesecake until ready to serve. Cheesecake is best for 2-3 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Slice, Calories 492 calories, Sugar 38.6 g, Sodium 338.6 mg, Fat 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, TransFat 0.6 g, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 9.3 g, Cholesterol 209.2 mg

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.

LEMON CHEESECAKE DESSERT



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Looking for a refreshing change from heavy desserts? Peggy Key from Grant, Alabama shares these light citrus squares that are not too tart and not too sweet. "Paired with pecans, the lemon juice turns these cheesecake treats into bars of gold." she writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans and sugar. Add butter; mix well. Set aside 1/2 cup. Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 325° for 8 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the milk, eggs and lemon juice; beat until smooth. Spoon over crust. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. , Bake for 30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g 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.

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