Foryoueats: Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• Graham Cracker Crust:
• 1 and 3/4 cups (210g) graham cracker crumbs (about14 full-sheet graham crackers)
• 5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup(50g)granulated sugar
• Cheesecake:
• 1 and 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon packed lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
• 32 ounces (904g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened toroom temperature
• 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons), at room temperature
• 1/3 cup (80g) sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• Toppings:
• 3/4 cup lemon curd (highly recommended)
• homemade whipped cream
• lemon slices and/or fresh berries