Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecake Recipe: A Refreshingly Easy Delight
This Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecake is a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake flavors with a zesty lemon and fresh strawberry twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup strawberries, pureed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in lemon juice and strawberry puree until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until center is set. Let it cool before refrigerating.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add lemon zest to the filling.
- Top with fresh strawberries or a strawberry glaze for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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