Lemon Cheesecake with Butter Cookie Crust

Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was served to athletes during the first Olympic games in 776 BC.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Lemon Cheesecake with Butter Cookie Crust

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Butter
• 100 gram Sugar
• 2 unit Egg
• 4 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 500 gram Cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 150 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 200 gram Whipped cream
• 1 cup Fresh berries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, pulse the butter cookies until finely ground.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground cookies, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
7. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
9. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest in the oven for 1 hour.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
12. Serve chilled with whipped cream and fresh berries on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.