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Lemon Curd Cheesecake with Shortbread Crust

A delightful dessert that combines the richness of cheesecake with the zesty brightness of lemon, featuring a buttery shortbread crust and smooth homemade lemon curd.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest Fresh zest adds vibrant flavor.
  • 6 Tbsp lemon juice Provides tartness and depth.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the curd mixture.
  • pinch salt Enhances flavors.
  • 2 large eggs At room temperature, binds ingredients together.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter Cut into small pieces, adds richness to the curd.
  • 2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs Forms the crust base.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the crust.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Balances sweetness in the crust.
  • 2 tsp lemon zest Boosts citrus flavor in the crust.
  • 5 Tbsp unsalted butter Melted, binds crumbs together in the crust.
  • 24 oz full fat cream cheese Cubed, softened, creates the creamy filling.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the cheesecake filling.
  • 2 tsp arrowroot starch Helps stabilize the filling.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Enhances flavor balance in filling.
  • 1 cup sour cream At room temperature, adds creaminess and tanginess.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Adds warmth and depth of flavor.
  • 1 tsp lemon juice Brightens up the filling further.
  • 4 large eggs At room temperature, essential for structure in cheesecake.
  • 1 cup cold heavy cream For whipped topping texture.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Sweetens whipped cream topping.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Complements flavors in whipped cream.

Method
 

  1. Whisk together lemon zest, juice, sugar, salt, and eggs in a heavy saucepan. Cook over moderately low heat, whisking constantly until slightly thickened.
  2. Add butter a few pieces at a time, whisking constantly until melted before adding more butter.
  3. Continue until curd is smooth and thickened and coats the back of a spoon (about 5 minutes total).
  4. Strain curd through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl.
  5. Press a piece of plastic directly on the surface and chill until cold – at least one hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

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