Lemon Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

Health score
1%
Lemon Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
45 min.
16
557kcal

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Indulge your senses with our delightful Lemon Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust, a dessert that beautifully harmonizes the tangy brightness of lemon with the warm spice of gingersnap cookies. Perfectly balanced, this cheesecake is a showstopper that will elevate any gathering, whether it's a festive celebration or a cozy family dinner.

Freshly grated lemon peel and juice bring a refreshing zing to the rich, creamy filling made from velvety cream cheese and luscious sour cream, creating a texture that's sheer bliss with every bite. The warm, spiced crust, made from ground gingersnap cookies, offers a delightful contrast, providing a satisfying crunch that complements the smooth cheesecake perfectly.

This recipe is an excellent centerpiece, serving a generous 16 people, making it ideal for celebrations or family gatherings. While it may take a little time for the cake to chill overnight, the payoff is immense; each slice presents a visually stunning dessert that appeals to both the eyes and the palate. With just 557 calories per serving, it’s a rich treat worth savoring without guilt. Transform your dessert table with this luscious Lemon Cheesecake, and watch your guests return for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 40 ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • large eggs 
  • cups ground gingersnap cookies 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons lemon zest packed finely grated ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 24 ounces cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • cups sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • roasting pan
  • cake form
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags
  • springform pan
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir cookie crumbs and butter in medium bowl until evenly moistened. Press mixture onto bottom of 9-inch-diameter removable-bottom cheesecake pan with 3-inch-high sides.
  2. Bake crust until deep golden, about 12 minutes. Cool completely. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  3. Stack 3 large sheets of foil on work surface.
  4. Place same cake pan in center. Gather foil snugly around pan bottom and up sides to waterproof.
  5. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar, then salt. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Beat in sour cream, grated lemon peel, and lemon juice.
  6. Pour filling into pan.
  7. Place wrapped cake pan in large roasting pan.
  8. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of cake pan.
  9. Bake cake until filling is slightly puffed and moves only slightly when pan is shaken gently, about 1 hour 25 minutes.
  10. Remove cake pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cake in pan on rack 2 hours. Chill uncovered until cold; cover and keep chilled at least 1 day and up to 2 days.
  11. Cut around pan sides; carefully loosen pan bottom from sides and push up pan bottom to release cake.
  12. Place cake (still on pan bottom) on platter.
  13. Garnish with lemon leaves or twists.
  14. Test-kitchen tips
  15. The pan: It must be three inches high to hold all the filling. If your nine-inch springform pan is that high, it can be used instead.The cream cheese: For best results, use Philadelphia brand.The crust: Grind the gingersnaps in the processor or place them in a heavy-duty plastic bag and finely crush them with a rolling pin.

Nutrition Facts

Calories557kcal
Protein6.34%
Fat64.06%
Carbs29.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.07
Glycemic Load
18.51
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.7752173828042%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:556.96kcal
27.85%
Fat:40.44g
62.22%
Saturated Fat:22.34g
139.63%
Carbohydrates:42.05g
14.02%
Net Carbohydrates:41.66g
15.15%
Sugar:32.04g
35.6%
Cholesterol:189.33mg
63.11%
Sodium:382.41mg
16.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.01g
18.01%
Vitamin A:1466.85IU
29.34%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.54%
Selenium:15.31µg
21.88%
Phosphorus:164.69mg
16.47%
Calcium:137.47mg
13.75%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.99%
Vitamin B5:0.95mg
9.47%
Vitamin E:1.26mg
8.43%
Folate:32.13µg
8.03%
Iron:1.42mg
7.87%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.48%
Potassium:230.67mg
6.59%
Zinc:0.86mg
5.76%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.52%
Magnesium:20.51mg
5.13%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.2%
Copper:0.08mg
4.14%
Vitamin D:0.52µg
3.44%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.93%
Vitamin K:2.91µg
2.77%
Vitamin C:2.08mg
2.52%
Fiber:0.4g
1.58%
Source:Epicurious