Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Lemon Curd Cheesecake with Shortbread Crust. This luscious dessert boasts a perfect balance of tangy lemon curd and creamy cheesecake, set atop an irresistible shortbread crust. Topped with velvety homemade whipped cream and garnished with fresh lemon slices, this cheesecake is a showstopper for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself at home, this dessert is sure to impress with its bright flavors and stunning presentation. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, it’s the ideal treat for lemon lovers everywhere!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 6 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs (315 grams, pulsed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz full fat cream cheese, cubed, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon curd by whisking lemon zest, juice, sugar, salt, and eggs in a saucepan over low heat until thickened. Stir in butter and strain through a fine mesh sieve. Chill.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a springform pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mix shortbread crumbs with sugar, salt, and lemon zest; add melted butter until crumbly. Press into the pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese with sugar, starch, and salt until smooth; mix in sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice before adding eggs one at a time.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and bake at 300°F (150°C) for about 60-65 minutes. Cool gradually in the oven before refrigerating overnight.
- Make whipped cream by beating heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Top cheesecake with chilled lemon curd and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg