Description
A creamy cheesecake with a tangy lemon curd topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup lemon curd
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with lemon curd before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Allow cheesecake to chill overnight for improved taste.
- Serve with whipped cream for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon Curd Cheesecake, Cheesecake, Lemon Desserts