Description
A delicious strawberry lemon cheesecake that combines the tartness of lemon and the sweetness of strawberries.
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 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup strawberry sauce for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with sliced strawberries and strawberry sauce before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Serve chilled for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: strawberry lemon cheesecake