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Baked Lemon Cheesecake with Glossy Curd Topping

Baked Lemon Cheesecake with Glossy Curd Topping

A delicious Baked Lemon Cheesecake with a glossy curd topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • springform pan

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cups sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 0.25 cups fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping

  • 0.5 cups lemon curd store-bought or homemade
  • fresh berries for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
  • Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  • Pour filling over crust. Bake for 45-50 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly. Cool in oven with door ajar for 1 hour.
  • Spread lemon curd evenly over cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh berries and slice.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mg
Keyword baked cheesecake, Baked Lemon Cheesecake, cheesecake, dessert, Lemon Curd Topping
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