Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time.
- Add sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the mixture and blend until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Top with fresh berries or whipped cream for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg