Saw Paula make this today and it looked scrumptious. Lemon cheesecake is spread with a lemon curd after baking. If you want, you can purchase the lemon curd. Imagine that - Paula making anything fat free. Sugar can be substituted for Splenda, if desired. Can't wait to try this.
Provided by Marie
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Lightly spray a 9" springform pan with cooking spray.
- Mix crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press crumb mixture onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up side of pan.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and crust is set.
- Cool on rack.
- Make filling: In large bowl with electric mixer on medium-high, beat cream cheese and sour cream for 2 to 3 minutes until fluffy.
- Gradually beat in Splenda.
- Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, just until incorporated.
- Beat in zest and juice.
- Pour into crust.
- Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes, or until center is almost set, but still slightly jiggly. (Do not overbake, as it will firm as it cools).
- Let cool completely.
- Make lemon curd: In the top of a double boiler, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, egg yolk, and Splenda over gently simmering water.
- Whisk until hot and frothy, about 5 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in butter and continue whisking for 7 minutes or until thickened and coats back of spoon.
- Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes.
- Run a thin blade around the edge of the springform pan and remove sides.
- Transfer to a serving plate.
- Spread lemon curd over top.
- Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with raspberries, if desired.
- Cool cheesecake in refrigerator several hours or overnight before serving.
- Note: When I put just Splenda in the ingredients, it would not take it. I would not recommend using anything but sugar or Splenda in this - no other substitutes.
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Rose Njeri
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about trying this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts. But I'm so glad I did! This cheesecake was amazing. The lemon flavor was perfect and the cheesecake was so light and fluffy.
Mohammed Waqas
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Victoria Ramirez
[email protected]This cheesecake was absolutely delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. The crust was perfect and the filling was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.