{"id":337379,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T00:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/lemon-dream-cheesecake\/"},"modified":"2024-05-16T09:27:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T14:27:41","slug":"lemon-dream-cheesecake","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/lemon-dream-cheesecake\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Cheesecake Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"
Glowing with lemon juice, lemon zest and<\/em> lemon extract, this lemon cheesecake recipe is pure sunshine. We start with a classic graham cracker crust that\u2019s filled with a thick, smooth lemon cheesecake filling. The rest is up to you! Embark on your own topping journey and decorate it with simple whipped cream and lemon slices. Or try something as decadent as lemon curd or blueberry jam. Either way, it\u2019s a gorgeous spring dessert<\/a>\u00a0that you’ll come back to again and again.<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 325\u00b0F. In a small bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar.<\/p>\n Press the graham cracker mixture onto the bottom and 1 to 2 inches up the inside of a greased 10-inch springform pan.\u00a0Place the springform pan on a baking sheet and bake the crust for 10 minutes. Cool the crust at room temperature on a wire rack.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press the crust down so it\u2019s even. Don\u2019t pack in the mixture too much or the crust will be very difficult to cut later on.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the cream cheese and sugar until it\u2019s smooth and no lumps remain. Beat in the heavy whipping cream, lemon juice, flour, lemon zest, extracts and, optionally, the food coloring. Add the eggs and beat the batter on low speed just until everything is combined.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Our cheesecake baking guide<\/a> has tons of helpful advice for first time cheesecake-makers. One of the most important tips is to avoid overmixing the eggs into the batter. If you overmix, your cheesecake will crack after baking.<\/p>\n Pour the cheesecake batter into crust, and use a rubber spatula or mini offset spatula to smooth out the top. Return the springform pan to the baking sheet. Bake the cheesecake for 55 to 65 minutes\u00a0until the center is almost set.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> For a sure sign of doneness, perform the cheesecake wobble test<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cool the cheesecake in the springform pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of the springform pan to loosen it from the sides. Cool the cheesecake at room temperature for one hour, then refrigerate it overnight.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re ready to serve, remove the side of the springform pan, and cut the cheesecake into slices.<\/p>\n To store leftover lemon cheesecake, wrap the springform pan with storage wrap, or cut the cheesecake into slices and transfer them to an airtight container. Keep this cheesecake in the fridge for up to one week.<\/p>\n Yes, you can freeze any leftovers. First, take any whipped cream or lemon slices off the top of the cheesecake, then wrap the cheesecake with a few layers of storage wrap and a final layer of aluminum foil to protect it against freezer burn. It can be stored in the freezer for up to two to three months.<\/p>\n To thaw, transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator for eight hours or overnight, or place it on a countertop at room temperature for about an hour. Do not leave it out at room temperature for more than two hours.<\/p>\n Fresh lemon juice and fresh lemon zest are best for this lemon cheesecake recipe. Bottled juice can add a muted, metallic or even bitter flavor. At the store, look for lemons with a bright color and a supple peel. Avoid any that are wrinkled or heavily blemished. Give the lemons a gentle squeeze; they should feel juicy and heavy.<\/p>\n While many springform pans have a nonstick coating, we recommend lightly greasing the pan before adding your crust and filling. A light spritz of cooking spray or a thin coating of melted butter will do the trick.<\/p>\n When making homemade cheesecake recipes<\/a>, lightly beat the eggs before adding them to the cream cheese mixture, then beat on low speed just until they’re blended in. If you overbeat the cheesecake batter after the eggs are added, air bubbles can get trapped in the batter and cause the top to crack.<\/p>\n Another reason for cracks in a cheesecake<\/a> is overbaking. Bake until the center is almost set, then take the cheesecake out to cool. A few minutes later, run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen it from the sides. This will help keep it from sticking, which can lead to cracks.<\/p>\n If your cheesecake does crack, don’t worry! Just pile on some sweetened whipped cream, lemon slices or lemon curd and no one will know. It will still taste delicious.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fit for a crowd and beloved by all ages, this lemon cheesecake recipe bakes up a dessert so sunshiny it tastes as though you,\u00c4\u00f4re eating spring itself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1978704,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304158,306910,305953,304173,304328,306936,304288,305487,304430,304338,304515,307104,303966,304408,304368,303887,306848,307199,304348,304268,304558,324623,304388,304395,303995,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[308500,310461,309438,309906,311660,309455,308988,308984,308481,309934,259620,310796,308830,308992,308880,310155,308495,308813,308745,308478,309603,310245,309000,259483,308910,309177,308752,308782,308539,309434,308476],"coauthors":[342012],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Strawberry 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Create the crust<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Mix the batter<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Bake the cheesecake<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Chill and serve<\/h3>\n
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Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Lemon Cheesecake<\/h2>\n
Can I freeze lemon cheesecake?<\/h2>\n
Lemon Cheesecake Tips<\/h2>\n
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How do you pick the best lemons for lemon cheesecake?<\/h3>\n
What’s the best way to grease a springform pan?<\/h3>\n
How can you prevent cracks in your lemon cheesecake?<\/h3>\n
Lemon Cheesecake Tips<\/h2>
How do you pick the best lemons for lemon cheesecake?<\/h3>Fresh lemon juice and zest is best for this lemon cheesecake recipe. Bottled juice can add a muted, metallic or even bitter flavor. At the store, look for lemons with a bright color and a supple peel. Avoid any that are wrinkled or heavily blemished. You can also give the lemons a gentle squeeze; they should feel firm and heavy.
What's the best way to grease a springform pan?<\/h3>While many springform pans have a nonstick coating, we recommend lightly greasing it before adding your crust and filling. A light spritz of cooking spray or a thin coating of melted butter will do the trick. Check out these other genius cheesecake tips<\/a>, too.
How can you prevent cracks in your lemon cheesecake?<\/h3>To prevent cracks in your cheesecake<\/a>, avoid over-baking. Bake just until the center is almost set, then take the cheesecake out to cool. A few minutes later, run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen it from the sides. This will help keep it from sticking\u2014which can lead to cracks. If it does crack, don\u2019t panic. You can cover it up with lemon slices, whipped cream or even lemon curd<\/a>. Plus, it will still taste delicious!
\u2014Katie Bandurski<\/a>, Taste Recipes Associate Editor<\/i>","Metadescription":"Our light and dreamy lemon cheesecake recipe is easy to make from scratch. Share a slice of this decadent dessert on a holiday or any day. ","AboutRecipeTitle":"About This Lemon Dream Cheesecake Recipe","AboutRecipe":"Talk about an impressive cheesecake! This refreshing lemon cheesecake includes four packages of cream cheese, five eggs and heavy cream. It bakes up tall and full of citrus flavor from grated lemon peel for all of you lemon dessert<\/a> lovers out there.
<\/div>Lemon Cheesecake Tips<\/h2>
How do you pick the best lemons for lemon cheesecake?<\/h3>\r\nFresh lemon juice and fresh lemon zest are best for this lemon cheesecake recipe. Bottled juice can add a muted, metallic or even bitter flavor. At the store, look for lemons with a bright color and a supple peel. Avoid any that are wrinkled or heavily blemished. You can also give the lemons a gentle squeeze; they should feel firm and heavy.\r\n
What's the best way to grease a springform pan?<\/h3>\r\nWhile many springform pans have a nonstick coating, we recommend lightly greasing the pan before adding your crust and filling. A light spritz of cooking spray or a thin coating of melted butter will do the trick. Check out these other genius cheesecake tips<\/a>, too.\r\n
How can you prevent cracks in your lemon cheesecake?<\/h3>When making homemade cheesecake recipes<\/a>, lightly beat the eggs before adding them to the cream cheese mixture, then beat on low speed just until they're blended in. If you overbeat after the eggs are added, air bubbles can get trapped in the cheesecake batter and cause the top to crack. Another reason for cracks in a cheesecake<\/a> is overbaking. Bake until the center is almost set, then take the cheesecake out to cool. A few minutes later, run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen it from the sides. This will help keep it from sticking, which can lead to cracks.
If your cheesecake does crack, don't worry! Just pile on some sweetened whipped cream<\/a>, lemon slices or lemon curd<\/a> and no one will know. Plus, it will still taste delicious.\r\n
\u2014Katie Bandurski<\/a>, Taste Recipes Senior Shopping Editor<\/i>"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51278,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43644,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311660,"name":"Cheesecakes","slug":"cheesecakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311595,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for cheesecake recipes? Find great tasting desserts like cheesecake recipes including chocolate cheesecakes, lemon cheesecakes, strawberry cheesecakes, and more cheesecake recipes and ideas.","parent":310796,"count":666,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cheesecakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Lemon Cheesecake Recipe"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n