Lemon Cheesecake dessert 🍋😋

@AniphaeS

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Sweet Desserts and Baking

 · 23 Mar 2024

Lemon Cheesecake dessert 🍋😋

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

• 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• Zest of 2 lemons
• Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/4 cup)

For the topping:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• Lemon slices for garnish
• Mint leaves for garnish
• Additional powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar and beat until combined. Mix in the sour cream and flour, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
4. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Place the springform pan on a high-sided baking sheet to catch any potential drips.
5. Bake the cheesecake for about 1 hour, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly but not liquid. Turn off the oven and leave the door closed, letting the cheesecake cool inside for about 1 hour to prevent cracking.
6. After cooling, remove the cheesecake from the oven and run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen it. Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. For the topping, mix 1 cup sour cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until smooth. Spread this mixture over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
8. Garnish the cheesecake with lemon slices, mint leaves, and a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.

Remember, each oven is different, so cooking times may vary slightly.

ENJOY! 🍋❤️
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