Sure, here’s a delicious recipe for lemon curd cheesecake:
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 24 oz (three 8 oz packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For the lemon curd:
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 325Β°F (160Β°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture onto the bottom of the prepared springform pan. You can use the bottom of a glass to help press it firmly. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth using an electric mixer.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream. Mix until everything is well combined and smooth.
5. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. To make the lemon curd, in a saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and eggs. Place the saucepan over medium heat and add the cubed butter. Whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
7. Remove the lemon curd from heat and strain it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps or zest. Let it cool slightly.
8. Once the lemon curd has cooled a bit, pour it over the cheesecake layer. Use a spatula to spread it evenly.
9. Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
10. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for about 1 hour to cool gradually.
11. After the cheesecake has cooled, refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
12. Once set, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and serve. You can garnish with whipped cream, lemon slices, or fresh berries if desired.
Enjoy your delicious lemon curd cheesecake!
