Ingredients
Scale
- 16 full sheets (240 g) graham crackers
- 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated white sugar
- 32 oz (907 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
- 1 tbsp (8 g) cornstarch
- 3 tbsp (30 g) lemon zest (about 3 lemons)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (82 g) sour cream, at room temperature
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 3 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
- 4 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp (10 g) lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pulse graham crackers to fine crumbs. Add melted butter and sugar, pulse to combine.
- Line a 9-inch springform pan with foil. Press crumb mixture into the base and sides of the pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch in a stand mixer until smooth.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sour cream; mix well.
- Add eggs and yolks one at a time, blending fully before adding the next.
- Pour mixture into cooled crust, bake in a water bath for 1 hour at 350°F.
- Turn off oven, crack the door, and cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 8 hours.
- Whisk together lemon juice, egg yolks, sugar, salt, and zest in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low heat until thickened, then whisk in cold butter.
- Spread lemon curd over chilled cheesecake, chill for an additional 10 minutes, and serve.
Last Step:
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Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother batter.
Do not skip the water bath for a creamy texture without cracks.
Allow sufficient chilling time for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 160