Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

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# 🍋✨ Lemon Cheesecake Recipe: Creamy, Tangy, and Irresistibly Refreshing

If you love cheesecake but crave something a little brighter and zesty, this **Lemon Cheesecake Recipe** is about to become your new favorite dessert.

Creamy, smooth, and perfectly balanced between **sweet and tangy**, this lemon-infused cheesecake is ideal for:

* Spring and summer gatherings
* Brunches and birthdays
* Or just those days when only something citrusy and creamy will do

Bonus: it looks as beautiful as it tastes — no fancy decorating skills needed.

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## 🍽️ Why You’ll Love This Lemon Cheesecake

* ✅ **Light and refreshing** flavor
* ✅ **Ultra-creamy texture** with a zingy twist
* ✅ **Make-ahead friendly** – chill and serve later
* ✅ Crowd-pleasing and surprisingly easy to make

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## 🧺 Ingredients

### For the crust:

* 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
* 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
* 6 tablespoons melted butter

### For the cheesecake filling:

* 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 3 large eggs
* ⅓ cup sour cream
* ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
* Zest of 1 lemon
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

### Optional Topping:

* Whipped cream
* Lemon zest or thin lemon slices
* Fresh berries (blueberries or raspberries pair beautifully!)