Ultimate Philly Lemon Cheesecake – Unleash the Zesty Good

A light layer of graham cracker crumbs adds crunch to this luscious lemon cheesecake recipe.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 2cupsHONEY MAID Graham Crumbs

  • 6tablespoonsbutter, melted

  • 4(250 g) packagesPHILADELPHIA Brick Cream Cheese, softened

  • 1cupsugar

  • 1cupsour cream

  • 1lemon, zested and juiced

  • 4largeeggs

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Mix together graham crumbs and butter in a medium bowl until well combined. Reserve 1/4 cup crumb mixture; press remaining onto the bottom of a 13×9-inch pan.

  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well blended. Add sour cream and lemon zest and juice; mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition. Pour over graham crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the center is almost set, about 40 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe24
Calories243
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
19g
24%
Saturated Fat
10g
51%
Cholesterol
90mg
30%
Sodium
249mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
10g
Protein
5g
Vitamin C
4mg
18%
Calcium
19mg
1%
Iron
0mg
1%
Potassium
33mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Dish Photos