Pink Lemonade Cheesecake

Pink lemonade is often made by adding red food coloring or fruit juices, such as cranberry, to regular lemonade, giving it a pink hue.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 270 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Pink Lemonade Cheesecake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 180 min Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 package Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Pink lemonade concentrate
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 6 drop Pink food coloring
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 8 slices Lemon slices
• 8 leaves Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the pink lemonade concentrate, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Beat until well combined.
3. Add the pink food coloring and mix until the desired shade of pink is achieved.
4. Pour the mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
6. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.
7. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
8. Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.
9. Enjoy your delicious Pink Lemonade Cheesecake!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

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.