Lemon Cheesecake

Health score
1%
Lemon Cheesecake
87 min.
12
643kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Lemon Cheesecake that is sure to impress your family and friends! This creamy dessert combines the rich, velvety texture of cream cheese with the refreshing zing of fresh lemon juice and zest, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The crust, made from finely crushed Gingerbread Biscotti, adds a unique twist, offering a hint of spice that complements the tartness of the lemon beautifully.

With a total preparation and baking time of just 87 minutes, this cheesecake is surprisingly easy to make, yet it looks and tastes like a gourmet treat. Each slice is a heavenly blend of sweetness and tang, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion, whether it's a festive gathering, a special celebration, or simply a sweet ending to a weeknight dinner.

Not only is this Lemon Cheesecake a feast for the senses, but it also boasts a caloric breakdown that allows you to enjoy it guilt-free. With a rich source of fats and a touch of protein, it’s a dessert that satisfies without overwhelming. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cups gingerbread biscotti crushed finely
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • tablespoon cornstarch 
  • 32 ounce cream cheese softened
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon lemon rind grated
  • ounce cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Stir together crushed biscotti and butter in a bowl. Press cookie crumb mixture into bottom and 1" up sides of an ungreased 9" springform pan.
  2. Bake at 325 for 10 minutes; let cool.
  3. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
  4. Add sour cream and cornstarch, beating just until combined.
  5. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow disappears. Stir in lemon rind and remaining ingredients. (Do not overbeat.)
  6. Pour batter into baked crust.
  7. Bake at 325 for 50 minutes or until set. Turn off oven. Immediately run a knife around edge of pan, releasing sides. Close oven door, and let cheesecake stand in oven 1 hour.
  8. Remove from oven; cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cover and chill 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories643kcal
Protein6.92%
Fat56.69%
Carbs36.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.26
Glycemic Load
18.58
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
6.5252173931702%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
0.98mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:643.41kcal
32.17%
Fat:41.26g
63.48%
Saturated Fat:22.16g
138.49%
Carbohydrates:59.58g
19.86%
Net Carbohydrates:59.5g
21.64%
Sugar:42.89g
47.66%
Cholesterol:200.29mg
66.76%
Sodium:429.06mg
18.65%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:11.33g
22.66%
Vitamin A:1539.03IU
30.78%
Selenium:12.54µg
17.92%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.05%
Phosphorus:130.1mg
13.01%
Calcium:104.26mg
10.43%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.66%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.79%
Iron:1.12mg
6.25%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6.04%
Potassium:156.34mg
4.47%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.45%
Folate:17.33µg
4.33%
Vitamin C:3.44mg
4.17%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.13%
Magnesium:11.33mg
2.83%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.22%
Vitamin K:2.25µg
2.14%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2%
Copper:0.03mg
1.64%
Source:My Recipes