Description
A bright and creamy lemon cheesecake with the perfect balance of tangy citrus and smooth richness. Easy to prepare, this dessert is ideal for both casual get-togethers and special occasions.
Ingredients
200 g digestive biscuits (or graham crackers), finely crushed
60 g unsalted butter, melted
300 g cream cheese, room temperature
150 g sour cream
100 g granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
(Optional) icing sugar and extra lemon zest for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160 °C (320 °F).
- Combine crushed biscuits and melted butter in a bowl, then press the mixture into the bottom of a 20 cm (8 inch) springform tin to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and even.
- Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until edges are set and the center has a slight wobble.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, dust with icing sugar and sprinkle with extra lemon zest if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Swap digestive biscuits for shortbread cookies for a richer crust.
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
Add a swirl of lemon curd before baking for extra citrus flavor.
Make mini cheesecakes using cupcake liners for individual servings.
Mix in orange or lime zest with lemon zest for a flavor twist.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze individual slices wrapped in cling film for up to a month; thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
