Is Your Next Dessert a Lemon Oreo Cheesecake Masterpiece?

 

 

Is Your Next Dessert a Lemon Oreo Cheesecake Masterpiece?

Ingredients:

1 1⁄2 cups crushed Oreo cookies

1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted

24 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

3 large eggs

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp lemon zest

1⁄2 cup sour cream

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Combine crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and sour cream until combined. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve chilled and garnish with additional crushed Oreos if desired.

Prep time is about 20 minutes, with a cooking time of 50-60 minutes. You’ll want to allow for at least 4 hours of chilling before serving.

Nutritional values per serving (based on 12 servings):

Calories: approximately 320

Total Fat: 23g

Saturated Fat: 13g

Cholesterol: 90mg

Sodium: 200mg

Total Carbohydrates: 29g

Dietary Fiber: 1g

Sugars: 20g

Protein: 5g

There’s something about this cheesecake that makes it a true crowd-pleaser; perhaps it’s the delightful combination of flavors that brings us all together.