This Lemon Dream Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It is a creamy, dreamy, and delicious cheesecake with a hint of tartness from the lemon. The graham cracker crust adds a nice crunchy texture to the cheesecake, and the lemon glaze on top adds a beautiful finishing touch. This cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
I first tasted this Lemon Dream Cheesecake at a friend’s birthday party. It was so good that I asked for the recipe right away. I’ve been making it ever since, and it always gets rave reviews. If you’re looking for a delicious dessert that will impress your guests, this is the one!
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Lemon Dream Cheesecake
Ingredients:
-2 cups graham cracker crumbs
-6 tablespoons butter, melted
-1/4 cup sugar
-6 tablespoons butter, melted
-1/4 cup sugar
For the filling:
-4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
-5 lightly beaten eggs, room temp
-1 cup sugar
-2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-1/4 cup lemon juice
-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
-1 teaspoon lemon extract
-1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
-1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
-9 drops of yellow food coloring (optional)
-4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
-5 lightly beaten eggs, room temp
-1 cup sugar
-2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-1/4 cup lemon juice
-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
-1 teaspoon lemon extract
-1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
-1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
-9 drops of yellow food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in lemon juice, vanilla extract, cream, flour, lemon zest, lemon extract, and food coloring (if using). Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition on low. Stir in lemon zest.
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4. Pour mixture over crust.
5. Bake for 55 minutes or until center is set.
6. Let cool completely. Refrigerate overnight before serving! Decorate cake as desired.