Meyer Lemon Cheesecake

Health score
2%
Meyer Lemon Cheesecake
45 min.
12
562kcal
79.98%sweetness
82.68%saltiness
71.55%sourness
32.84%bitterness
15.92%savoriness
100%fattiness
0%spiciness

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This Meyer Lemon Cheesecake is a delicious and elegant dessert that's perfect for any occasion. With a creamy, tangy filling and a crunchy gingersnap crust, it's a unique and refreshing take on the classic cheesecake. The addition of Meyer lemons gives it a sweet and slightly tart flavor that's absolutely irresistible. This cheesecake is also incredibly easy to make, with simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation method. It's sure to impress your family and friends, and it's a great way to showcase the versatility of lemons in desserts. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this Meyer Lemon Cheesecake is a must-try recipe. It's a true crowd-pleaser and will leave your taste buds craving more. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors, along with the smooth and crunchy textures, creates a delightful sensory experience. So, if you're looking for a show-stopping dessert that's both delicious and beautiful, look no further than this Meyer Lemon Cheesecake. It's sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients

  • packages cream cheese organic room temperature
  •  eggs room temperature
  • gingersnaps crushed finely (I used 1 box of Anna's ginger thins)
  • 0.5  meyer lemon juice juicy (I used 2 lemons)
  •  lemon zest 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cream sour organic
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • packages cream cheese room temperature

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • mixing bowl
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Combine gingersnaps and melted butter in a Ninja Blender or food processor and run until gingersnaps are crumbly. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of two 6 Springform pans coated with cooking spray.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
  4. To prepare the filling, using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Add the sugar then the salt. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time. Next add the sour cream, lemon juice and zest. Beat until thoroughly mixed. (Make sure you get the cream cheese mixed in from the bottom of the mixing bowl.)
  6. Pour the filling into the two Springform pans. Do not fill to the very top as the mixture expands a little bit. If you have a small amount of mixture left over just bake it in a small baking dish.
  7. Fill an 11x13 (approx.) with water on a lower rack in the oven. On the middle rack, above the water pan, place the two Springform pans.
  8. Place in 300* oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes. After 35 minutes, reverse the position of the two pans if they are in two different areas of the oven, such as one in front of the other.
  9. Turn the oven off and leave the cheesecakes in the oven for another hour.
  10. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
  11. When cheesecakes are at room temperature, place them in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
  12. Before removing from pan, use a knife to cut around the pan sides. Then open the clasp on the Springform and release the cheesecake.
  13. Place it on a serving plate with the bottom of the Springform pan underneath.

Nutrition Facts

Calories562kcal
Protein7.08%
Fat65.73%
Carbs27.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.22
Glycemic Load
12.48
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
9.4904347826087%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.13mg
Hesperetin
0.32mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Taste

Sweetness:
79.98%
Saltiness:
82.68%
Sourness:
71.55%
Bitterness:
32.84%
Savoriness:
15.92%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:562.15kcal
28.11%
Fat:41.75g
64.23%
Saturated Fat:23.52g
147.03%
Carbohydrates:38.85g
12.95%
Net Carbohydrates:38.43g
13.97%
Sugar:25.79g
28.65%
Cholesterol:169.26mg
56.42%
Sodium:472.35mg
20.54%
Protein:10.12g
20.25%
Vitamin A:1461.92IU
29.24%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.17%
Selenium:13.09µg
18.7%
Phosphorus:186.68mg
18.67%
Calcium:164.91mg
16.49%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.59%
Vitamin B12:0.68µg
11.3%
Vitamin B5:1.05mg
10.47%
Folate:37.92µg
9.48%
Iron:1.62mg
9.01%
Potassium:293.73mg
8.39%
Vitamin E:1.26mg
8.37%
Zinc:0.9mg
5.97%
Magnesium:22.28mg
5.57%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.25%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.22%
Copper:0.1mg
4.92%
Vitamin B3:0.75mg
3.76%
Vitamin D:0.55µg
3.65%
Vitamin K:3.21µg
3.06%
Fiber:0.42g
1.7%
Vitamin C:1.07mg
1.3%
Source:Foodista