THE BEST LEMON CHEESECAKE RECIPE

The Best Lemon Cheesecake Recipe is perfect for a spring or summer afternoon with friends.

This decadent dessert will have everyone asking for seconds! With notes of citrus in every bite, it has the perfect balance between sweet and tart.

INGREDIENTS FOR  THE BEST LEMON CHEESECAKE

Lemon Juice and Zest Sugar Heavy Whipping Cream Cream Cheese Eggs  Vanilla Almond Cookie Crust

CHEESECAKE BITES OR 9" CHEESECAKE

The recipe is designed to make 24 cheesecake bites, or also called mini cheesecakes. But if you want a good old fashioned 9" cheesecake you could make that instead.

HOW TO USE A WATER BATH FOR YOUR CHEESECAKE BAKING

If you are making mini cheesecakes, you will place your cupcake pan on the rack in the center and the baking dish with boiling water is on the lower rack. 

HOW TO TELL WHEN YOUR LEMON CHEESECAKE IS DONE

The easiest way to tell if your cheesecake is done is to gently shake the pan. The edges will be lightly browned and the center just a bit jiggly.

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