Description
A delicious cherry lemon cheesecake with a creamy texture and tangy flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with cherry pie filling before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for best flavor.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cherry lemon cheesecake recipe