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Lemon Sour Cream Cheesecake Delight

A crunchy graham cracker base holds a zesty lemon cheesecake topped with a layer of tangy sour cream.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Press the graham crumb and butter mixture into a springform pan and chill.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy.
  3. Mix in the sour cream, lemon juice, and zest.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time until just combined.
  5. Pour over the crust and bake at 325F for 65 minutes.
  6. Cool, then chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Top with a little extra zest for a pop of color.