{"id":24319,"date":"2021-06-29T05:00:51","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T10:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/?p=24319"},"modified":"2021-06-28T17:33:07","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T22:33:07","slug":"lemon-cheesecake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/lemon-cheesecake\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Cheesecake"},"content":{"rendered":"

This easy lemon cheesecake features a homemade graham cracker crust and a sweet-tart cheesecake filling, all topped with creamy lemon curd and swirls of whipped cream. <\/em><\/p>\n

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Bright, citrusy, and just sweet enough, this lemon cheesecake recipe is the perfect dessert for spring and summer gatherings. When topped with swirls of whipped cream and lemon zest, it’s impossible to resist! <\/p>\n

Many people assume that homemade cheesecake is tough to make, but it’s actually fairly quick to assemble and requires minimal effort on your part. The key to making a good cheesecake is in how you bake it. <\/p>\n

Yes, this cheesecake is baked in a water bath, but don’t let that intimidate you. I walk you through the process step-by-step in the recipe card so you feel confident when making this recipe. <\/p>\n

Once you take your first bite of this homemade lemon cheesecake, I think you’ll agree that those few extra steps to create a water bath were worth it! <\/p>\n

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Recipe Ingredients <\/h2>\n

As with any baked cheesecake recipe, it’s important that all of the ingredients are at room temperature before beginning. This will ensure that the cheesecake filling turns out perfectly creamy and that it bakes evenly in the oven. <\/p>\n

Now, let’s go over the ingredients needed to make this lemon curd cheesecake: <\/p>\n