Description
A classic, dense, and creamy New York-style cheesecake infused with fresh lemon zest and juice on a buttery biscuit crust.
Ingredients
120g digestive biscuits, crushed
60g unsalted butter, melted
300g full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
100g granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 large lemon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Combine 120g crushed digestive biscuits with 60g melted butter and press into a 6-inch springform pan.
Step 2: Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes while preparing the filling.
Step 3: Beat 300g cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add the egg, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
Step 4: Pour the batter onto the crust and bake at 325°F for 45-50 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
Step 5: Cool in the oven with the door cracked, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature to avoid a lumpy batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
