July 5, 2022
Lemon Cheesecake
Lemon Cheesecake
Category
Desserts
Servings
4
Prep Time
20 minutes
A rich and classic dessert. Top with fresh berries, sliced bananas, or whatever is in season!
Author:
True Citrus
Ingredients
- 1.25 c
Graham cracker crumbs for the crust
- 3/4 c
Finely chopped nuts for the crust
- 1/4 c
Sugar for the crust
- 1/3 c
Butter, melted for the crust
- 4
(8 oz) Packages cream cheese, softened
- 1.25 c
Sugar
- 4
Eggs
- 6
Packets of True Lemon dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tbsp
Vanilla extract
Directions
- For the crust, in a bowl, combine crumbs, nuts, and sugar; stir in butter.
- Press the crust onto the bottom of a greased 10-inch springform pan; set aside.
- For the filling, in a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, beating on low speed just until combined.
- Add True Lemon and vanilla; beat just until blended.
- Pour mixture into crust.
- Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes, then lower oven temp to 350, and bake for another 60 min.
- Turn oven off and crack oven door, leave cake in oven 30 min. Cool on rack, then overnight in refrigerator.
- Decorate as desired - fresh fruit is best. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing.