Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet strawberries and zesty lemon with this delightful Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake recipe. Creamy, rich, and bursting with flavor, this dessert is a showstopper for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 large eggs
Strawberry Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 8 minutes. Cool.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, flour, lemon zest, and juice. Add eggs one at a time. Pour over crust and bake.
- Chill and Serve: Cool cheesecake in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Top with strawberry mixture before serving.
Notes
- Enhance lemon flavor with lemon extract.
- Best when made a day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
