Best Favorite Lemon Cheesecake Recipes

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FAVORITE LEMON MOUSSE CHEESECAKE



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After having a piece of Lemon Mousse Cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory, I went on a mission to find a similar recipe. This was found on the Food Network website. The recipe is courtesy of Peggy Russell.

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

18 graham crackers, crushed
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sugar
3 large lemons
24 ounces softened cream cheese
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 -4 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
3 -4 large egg yolks, strained through a sieve
1 lemon, zested
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

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



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h39m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

18 graham crackers crushed
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sugar, plus 1 1/4 cups sugar, plus 1/4 cup sugar
3 large lemons
4 eggs, separated
24 ounces softened cream cheese, three 8-ounce packages
1/3 cup flour
Lemon Curd, recipe follows
3 extra-large or 4 regular egg yolks, strained through a sieve
1 lemon, zested
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

DIANA'S FAVORITE LEMON MOUSSE CHEESECAKE RECIPE



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Provided by BobLongo

Number Of Ingredients 16

18 graham crackers crushed
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sugar, plus 1 1/4 cups sugar, plus 1/4
cup sugar
3 large lemons
4 eggs, separated
24 ounces softened cream cheese, three 8-
ounce packages
1/3 cup flour
Lemon Curd, recipe follows
3 extra-large or 4 regular egg yolks, strained
through a sieve
1 lemon, zested
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

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



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Everyone will know spring is here when you serve these yummy, yellow cheesecake squares. Cool and refreshing, this dessert cuts easily and keeps for several days in the refrigerator. -Patty Auxier, Royalton, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 teaspoon lemon extract
5 eggs, lightly beaten
LEMON SAUCE:
1 package (2.9 ounces) cook-and-serve lemon pudding mix
1/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 cups cold water

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Fat 37g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

FAVORITE LEMON CHEESECAKE



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A homemade chocolate crush complements the light lemon flavor of this delectable little dessert from Cathy Chan of Calgary, Alberta. "One of my friends gave me the recipe, which is perfect for birthday dinners, anniversaries...just about any occasion," she relates.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup crushed chocolate wafers
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten

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.

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