Lemon Lime Cheesecake Recipe for the Holidays: Part One

published by Lauren Axelrod on Nov 16, 2008

This recipe for Lemon Lime Cheesecake in based upon my five in one recipe for your basic cheesecake. Once you master the basics you can produce the perfect outcome for any holiday occasion.

Filling recipe

  • 1 1/2 lbs cream cheese
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 5 eggs
  • Juice of 1 small lemon
  • Juice of 1 small lime

Method

1) Cream the cheese’s, juices,  and sugar together with your kitchen aid mixer or an electric hand held mixer.

2) Slowly add one egg at a time. Let them incorporate fully.

3) Pour batter into a spring-form pan over your crust of choice.

4) Bake this cheesecake at 325 degrees for 2 hours in a water bath.

Graham Cracker Crust

If you need recipes for a simple graham cracker crust for your cheesecake here is the simplest way to produce the perfect outcome.

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter

Method

Blend all of the ingredients together is a mixing bowl and press into a oiled spring-form pan. Pre-bake the crust for at least 5-8 minutes on 350 to set the crust.

Granola Crust

  • 2 cups granola
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter

Method

Blend all of the ingredients together in a food processor and press into an oiled spring-form pan. Pre-bake the crust for at least 5-8 minutes on 350 to set the crust.

5 Responses so far | Have Your Say!

  1. # 1 by joystick7
    November 16th, 2008 at 8:05 am #

    Delicious!

  2. # 2 by papaleng
    November 16th, 2008 at 10:40 am #

    a good choice this Christmas. Thanks Lauren.

  3. # 3 by nobert soloria bermosa
    November 16th, 2008 at 11:07 am #

    i am planning to loose weight,but seeing delicious recipes like this-i’m afraid i’ll have to postphone it…lol

  4. # 4 by Countrymom
    November 16th, 2008 at 6:46 pm #

    Ummmmm this sounds so good!

  5. # 5 by Chris Stonecipher
    November 17th, 2008 at 10:43 am #

    Lauren,
    I think I need to go to the gym now. I can see my butt growing. I love your recipes! Your on a roll. Keep it up my friend!
    Chris

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