Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Lemon Curd Cheesecake with Shortbread Crust. This luscious dessert features a velvety lemon-flavored filling layered atop a buttery shortbread crust, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for gatherings, birthdays, or simply as a weekend indulgence, this cheesecake is topped with smooth lemon curd and airy whipped cream for an elegant finish. Its vibrant flavors and creamy texture will undoubtedly impress your family and friends, ensuring it becomes a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 6 Tbsp lemon juice
- 24 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- To make the lemon curd, whisk lemon zest, juice, sugar, salt, and eggs in a saucepan over low heat until thickened. Gradually add butter while whisking until smooth. Chill.
- For the crust, combine shortbread crumbs with melted butter, sugar, and zest. Press into a springform pan and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar and arrowroot starch until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and eggs, mixing gently.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake at 300°F for about 60-65 minutes until edges are set but center wobbly.
- Cool gradually in the oven with the door ajar for about 75 minutes before refrigerating overnight.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; top the cheesecake with chilled lemon curd and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg