Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes and let it cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, adding eggs one at a time.
- Fold in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and baking powder until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let it cool gradually at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg