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Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

March 20, 2016 by Great Grub, Delicious Treats

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Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

Lemon cheesecake is SO DELICIOUS! This luscious lemon cheesecake is definitely to die for.

The first time I ever made a totally from scratch lemon cheesecake, my daughter and I waited for it to set up in the fridge overnight and when I took it out the next morning, the spring form pan gave way and the whole thing flipped over. The lemon glaze was kissing the ground. Needless to say, we were very disappointed. So, here is another luscious lemon cheesecake that I want to share with you. This time I made it in a nice, solid deep dish pie plate. Mainly because the dish matched the color of the cheesecake. ;)

Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

This luscious lemon cheesecake is full of amazing lemony flavor. Moist, creamy and so heavenly! Sweet, tart and lip puckering delicious.

Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

Amazingly delicious

Just look at that glaze starting to ooze it’s way down the side of this piece of luscious lemon cheesecake. So yummy. Actually, I could have cooked the glaze a little longer, but it turned out amazing just like this.

Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

Lemon cheesecake is a favorite around here. Lemon anything is a favorite. This luscious lemon cheesecake is well worth the time it takes to make. It’s SO amazing! Like I said above, it’s heavenly and you will definitely be in heaven with the first bite.

Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

Spring is finally here! Make a delicious, luscious lemon cheesecake on this first day of Spring. I promise you this, you will not be disappointed. This delicious, luscious lemon cheesecake is mostly adapted from the Lady Behind The Curtain. I added more lemon zest and a few more adaptions. I LOVE this cheesecake and so will you! Make sure to check out all of her delicious recipes.

Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

Try this delicious recipe today

Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

Terri
4.49 from 85 votes
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
Course Cheesecake, Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 2 2/3 cups graham crackers, crushed into crumbs
  • 1/3 cup organic sugar
  • 2/3 cup butter, melted

Lemon Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 oz cream cheese
  • 1 1/4 cup organic sugar
  • 3 eggs, cage free
  • 2 Tbs grated lemon peel
  • 3 Tbs lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Lemon Glaze

  • 1 cup organic sugar
  • 2 eggs, cage free
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 Tbs grated lemon peel
  • 6 Tbs butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.

Graham Cracker Crust

  • In a large baggie, add graham crackers, a few at a time, and roll with a rolling pin to get fine crumbs. Continue this step until you have 2 2/3 cups.
  • Add to medium mixing bowl, along with the sugar. Stir until combined.
  • Whisk in melted butter until graham crackers crumbs are well coated.
  • Press graham cracker crumbs into either a 9 inch springform pan or a 9 inch deep dip pie plate.
  • Cook for 13-15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and set aside.

Lemon Cheesecake Filling

  • Whisk eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat on medium speed, cream cheese and sugar until creamy and smooth.
  • Beat in eggs on low speed.
  • Stir in lemon juice, grated lemon peel and vanilla. Stir until blended.
  • Add lemon cheesecake mixture to graham cracker crust.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack and cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Put cheesecake in the fridge for approximately 6 hours or overnight.

Lemon Glaze

  • In a small pan, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon peel and juice until combined well.
  • Add butter to pan and continue stirring constantly. Mixture will thicken and will be done when then lemon glaze mixture sticks to the back of a metal spoon.
  • Remove from pan, put into a small bowl and let glaze cool for 15 minutes.
  • Refrigerate covered until cold.
  • Once cheesecake has chilled, remove from springform pan, if using, and add lemony glaze. If using a deep dish pie plate, top cheesecake with lemon glaze and enjoy!
  • Keep refrigerated.

Notes

Recipe mostly adapted from Lady Behind The Curtain
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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Enjoy, Terri

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Comments

  1. Freida

    July 14, 2016 at 10:38 am

    Have you tried this cheesecake using limes instead of lemons? My lime tree is loaded with fruit so is my lemon trees but I would like to try this with limes. The recipe sounds delicious.

  2. Katrina

    June 28, 2016 at 4:48 am

    Is organic sugar a must or can it be substituted with the regular granulated sugar?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      June 28, 2016 at 9:06 am

      Hi Katrina, regular sugar is totally fine. :)

  3. Cathy

    June 18, 2016 at 5:02 am

    How long and at what temperature do you heat the glaze? Do we leave it come to a rolling boil?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      June 18, 2016 at 9:34 am

      Hi Cathy, heat it over low/med heat and let it boil until the glaze thickens up and sticks to the back of your spoon. Then you’ll know it’s ready.

  4. Wood

    June 11, 2016 at 12:14 am

    This is a “must have” for our family summer get together! Yum!j

  5. Sharon

    June 9, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    Can you make the glaze the same day as the pie and chill the glaze overnight in a bowl and put it on the cheesecake the next day after the cheesecake is fully chilled? Looks delicious – I may substitute some of the sugar with swerve to cut down on the sugar for my blood sugar.

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      June 12, 2016 at 8:29 am

      Hi Sharon, yes you sure can! I hope you enjoy this delicious cheesecake! :)

  6. Michael

    June 6, 2016 at 11:55 am

    We cannot wait to present this lemon cheesecake to our family and friends!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      June 7, 2016 at 10:02 am

      Hi Michael,
      I hope your family and friends enjoy this lemon cheesecake! It sure is delicious! Thank you for your comment! :)

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