Lemon Cheese Cake with Homemade Graham Crackers
Hey y'all,
I don't know what it is about lemons, but they've always reminded me of sunshine. Bright, tangy, and just the right kind of zing to wake up your tastebuds and your soul. And today, I'm sharing a recipe that's as southern-sweet and soulful as it gets — a homemade lemon cheesecake that tastes like a slice of summer, no matter what season you're in.
Now let me just say — this one's made completely from scratch. No shortcuts. Just love, a little patience, and a whole lot of lemon.
This cheesecake was born on one of those golden afternoons where the kitchen windows are wide open, music's playing soft, and you're barefoot, dancing with a whisk in your hand. I wanted something rich but refreshing, creamy but not too heavy, with a zing that hits right at the end of each bite. And baby, we nailed it.
It's the kind of dessert that feels like a little celebration, even if it's just you, a fork, and the quiet of a Sunday afternoon. So the next time life gives you lemons... well, you know what to do.
As always, don't forget to measure with your heart and blow me a flour kiss when you're done.
Big big hugs, Hannah
Lemon Cheesecake with Homemade Crust
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Category
Dessert
Servings
8
I can't wait for ya'll to make this cheesecake!
Ingredients
Homemade Graham Crackers
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2 cups wheat flour
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1 tbsp cinnamon
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1 tsp cayenne
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 stick softened butter
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¼ cup milk
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¼ cup honey
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vanilla
Lemon Cheesecake
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4 blocks cream cheese
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1 cup sugar
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¾ cup sour cream
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vanilla
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salt
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4 eggs
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zest & juice from 2 lemons
Homemade Crust
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2 cups graham crackers
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¼ cup sugar
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1 stick of softened butter
Directions
Homemade Graham Cracker
In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the milk, honey and vanilla extract.
Add the dry mixture and mix it up good.
Once a dough forms, let chill for at least one hour.
Flour a sheet of parchment paper and place dough on the sheet. Flour your rolling pin and start rolling. Make sure to get it thin.
Score dough into twelve rectangles and prick mini holes inside each rectangle with a fork.
Bake at 350F for 12 minutes or until crackers have darkened.
Let cool before eating.
Homemade Crust
Mix together, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, brown sugar and butter.
Pour crumbs into a 10" cast-iron or cake pan and press in it good to the bottom and sides.
Bake at 325F for 8-10 minutes. Take out and set aside.
Lemon Cheesecake
In a mixer or bowl, mix the cream cheese and sugar until whipped.
Add sour cream, vanilla, salt, and mix.
Add eggs and mix some more.
Pour cheesecake batter into the pan with the crust.
Bake at 325F for about 1 hr or until edges have turned a light golden brown.
Allow it to completely cool before diving in.
