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Lemon Cheesecake With Poppy Seed Crust

Lemon Cheesecake With Poppy Seed Crust for a Fresh Twist

Enjoy this Lemon Cheesecake With Poppy Seed Crust, a delightful twist on a classic dessert that tantalizes your taste buds.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Poppy Seed Crust
  • 100 g Powdered Sugar
  • 50 g Butter melted
  • 30 g Fine Semolina
  • 200 ml Whole Milk
  • 50 g Poppy Seeds
Cheesecake Filling
  • 500 g Cream Cheese softened
  • 250 g Crème Fraiche or Sour Cream
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 30 g Corn Flour or Corn Starch
  • 200 g Powdered Sugar divided, for filling
  • 1 tsp Lemon Extract adjust to taste
  • 2 large Lemon Zest from lemons

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, poppy seeds, fine semolina, and powdered sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  2. Remove from heat, stir in melted butter, and pour into the prepared springform pan lined with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese until creamy. Add eggs, powdered sugar, corn flour, lemon zest, lemon extract, and crème fraîche. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour creamy cheesecake filling over the poppy seed base. Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and bake for approximately 60 minutes.
  5. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for about an hour. Transfer to room temperature until completely cooled, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  6. Before serving, drizzle with honey and lemon glaze, slice, and serve with fresh berries or a light fruit compote.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the cheesecake sit overnight in the fridge to allow the flavors to deepen.

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