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Lemon Curd Cheesecake

Creamy Lemon Curd Cheesecake – A Zesty Homemade Treat

This Lemon Curd Cheesecake is a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and zesty lemon, perfect for impressing your guests.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Use pre-packaged or crush your own
  • 0.5 cups Butter Melted
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances sweetness
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat block recommended
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest Freshly grated
  • 0.5 cups Fresh Lemon Juice Bottled juice can work in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 3 large Eggs Critical for structure
For the Lemon Curd Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For lemon curd
  • 0.25 cups Additional Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • 9-inch springform pan
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lightly spraying it with non-stick spray.
  2. In a food processor, pulse graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan, then bake for 10 minutes until golden.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy in a mixing bowl.
  4. Gradually incorporate granulated sugar and flour into the cream cheese, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Add heavy whipping cream and mix until smooth.
  6. Add eggs one at a time with the mixer on low speed until just incorporated.
  7. Pour cheesecake batter over the cooled crust, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce to 200°F (93°C) and bake for 50-55 minutes.
  8. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  9. Combine eggs, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and lemon juice in a saucepan, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in butter.
  10. Spread the cooled lemon curd over the chilled cheesecake and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth batter. Avoid over-mixing eggs to prevent cracks.

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