Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of sweet strawberries and zesty lemon with this Strawberry Lemon Bliss Cheesecake. Creamy and luscious, this dessert is perfect for any occasion, especially during the summer months.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, sour cream, flour, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until creamy.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour filling over crust and bake for 55–65 minutes. Let cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours. Top with fresh strawberries and warmed strawberry preserves before serving.
Notes
- You can swap the graham cracker crust for a lemon cookie crust for added citrus notes.
- For a smoother texture, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
