Make a sweet, zesty homemade treat with this Lemon Curd Cheesecake. It’s a creamy, flavorful dessert that tastes amazing. Creamy homemade cheesecake topped with a sensational lemon topping is sure to make your mouth water in anticipation!

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You’ve had cheesecake before, but have you ever had a Lemon Curd Cheesecake? Try this sweet, easy-to-prepare homemade treat made with cream cheese, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a handful of other ingredients!

Lemon Curd Cheesecake

What’s not to love about a homemade cheesecake? Instead of going out to the store and buying a cheesecake, you can make one at home using simple ingredients available in most grocery stores. Besides the convenience and ease of preparing this homemade dessert, it’s simply so delicious. If you enjoy the zesty, bold taste of lemon, I assure you that this Lemon Curd Cheesecake recipe will quickly become one of your favorite desserts of all time.

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Why You’ll Love This Cheesecake with Lemon Curd

Creamy – Each bite of this cheesecake is like biting into a little slice of heaven. It’s creamy, smooth, and light.
Delicious – The lemon flavoring goes great with the cream cheese and the graham cracker crust, making this dessert truly something special.
Easy – Making a cheesecake might seem hard, but this recipe simplifies the process, breaking it down for you in easy-to-follow steps!

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Lemon Cheesecake Curd Ingredients

Cream Cheese – Leave your cream cheese out to soften before you mix it.
Graham Cracker Crumbs – You’ll need about two packages of graham cracker crumbs for this recipe.
Butter – Melt your butter before combining it with the graham cracker crumbs.
Granulated Sugar – You’ll need to add granulated sugar to your cream cheese mixture.
Lemon Juice – Use freshly squeezed lemon juice to add that zesty taste to this cheesecake.
Cornstarch – Thicken up your lemon curd with a bit of cornstarch.

With these ingredients and just a handful of others, you’ll be well on your way to making an impressive dessert!

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Lemon Curd for Cheesecake Variations

If you like the taste of lemon with chocolate, you can add a chocolate drizzle to this cheesecake or even use chocolate syrup in your cream cheese mixture for added flavor.
You can add slices of strawberries or other fresh fruits, including blueberries and raspberries on top of this cheesecake to garnish. The fresh fruit goes great with the lemon taste.
Sprinkle some cinnamon powder into your cream cheese mixture when preparing the cheesecake. The cinnamon compliments the taste of the lemon.

Lemon Curd Cheesecake Notes

You can use bottled lemon juice in this recipe if you don’t have fresh lemon juice. However, it’s best to use fresh lemon juice over the bottled version!
Let your lemon curd mixture cool down before you end up adding it on top of the cheesecake. If you add it too soon, it can create a mess you want to avoid when preparing this dessert.
Add a special touch to the cheesecake by piping on some whipped cream. You can also toss some lemon slices over the cheesecake.

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Cheesecake with Lemon Curd FAQs

Do I need to use a certain type of cream cheese?

While you can choose any brand of cream cheese, it’s best to use traditional, full-fat block cream cheese instead of low-fat, reduced fat, or whipped versions. It’s easier to work with and will go great in this recipe.

Can I use crushed cookie crumbs instead of graham crackers?

Yes! While you can buy the graham cracker crumbs in the box for convenience, if you prefer to make a crust using vanilla cookies, you can do that. For even more lemon flavor, you can even use Lemon Oreo cookies for the crust.

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What should I do if my lemon curd is too runny?

If your lemon curd appears to be too runny, thicken it up by adding a teaspoon or more of the cornstarch to it. Continue this process until you achieve the desired texture.

What if the curd is too thick?

Instead of thickening it with extra cornstarch, you’d need to add more lemon juice to thin it out. Keep adding lemon juice teaspoon by teaspoon until it’s the perfect consistency.