Ingredients
- Fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- Granulated sugar
- Butter
- All-purpose flour
- Eggs
- Cream cheese
- Heavy cream
- Cookie crumbs (for crusts)
- Fresh berries (optional topping)
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing cookie crumbs with melted butter and pressing into a tart or pan.
- Mix lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs in a bowl until well combined.
- Pour lemon filling into the crust and bake until set, or chill for no-bake recipes like lemon sorbet and icebox cakes.
- For cheesecakes, blend cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and eggs until smooth, then bake or refrigerate accordingly.
- Top with whipped cream, fresh berries, or meringue as desired and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor and brightness.
- Balance the tartness with appropriate sugar levels for a sweet-tangy harmony.
- Chill desserts thoroughly before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
- For a glossy finish, brush meringue with a light sugar syrup before broiling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice or portion
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg