Italian Lemon Cheesecake

Name: Italian Lemon Cheesecake
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 3 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest; 2 1/2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

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45 minTotal time

MediumDifficulty

180kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
2 1/2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

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This Italian Lemon Cheesecake is the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, with a creamy texture. Deliciously refreshing!

Dessert Italian

Steps

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a small bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
Press the mixture into a greased 8-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes and let cool.
In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and fresh lemon zest until creamy.
Slowly add in cream until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Spread the filling over the cooled crust, spreading to the edges.
Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Let cool, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Enjoy!