Description
A delightful blend of creamy texture and refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar (for lemon curd)
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg yolks
- ⅓ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 lemon (zested)
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (for crust)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled to room temperature)
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt (for crust)
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream (cold, for filling)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 lemon (zested, for filling)
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened, for filling)
- ½ cup prepared lemon curd (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed, for filling)
Instructions
- Combine sugar, egg, egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sea salt in a saucepan.
- Place over medium heat and whisk continuously until thickened, about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cold, cubed butter until melted and smooth.
- Allow cooling before using in cheesecake.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for the crust.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and sea salt in a mixing bowl.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- Beat cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon zest, prepared lemon curd, and lemon juice; mix until combined.
- Fold in whipped cream until blended, being careful not to deflate.
- Pour filling into the crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Notes
Serve chilled with fresh berries, whipped cream, or additional lemon curd. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg