Passover Lemon Cheesecake With Almond Crust

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 4
A zesty Passover lemon cheesecake recipe with almond crust
in Dessert

Prep

25 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

1 hr 25 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup sliced blanched almond , toasted and cooled
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup matzo cake meal
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted and cooled slightly
3 packages cream cheese , softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
598
Sugar
36g
Fat
46g
This Passover lemon cheesecake recipe features a zesty lemon filling paired with a nutty almond crust. It is a flavorful twist on the classic cheesecake recipe, perfect for a Passover dessert. The lemon gives the cheesecake a fresh, tangy flavor that cuts through the richness of the cream cheese, while the almond crust provides a crunchy contrast that pairs deliciously well with the creamy filling. This recipe takes a bit of time to make, but the end result is well worth the effort.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9-inch springform pan.
2.In a food processor, pulse the almonds, sugar, matzo cake meal and salt until the nuts are finely chopped.
3.Add the butter and pulse until mixture forms sticky crumbs.
4.Press the mixture onto the bottom and 1 inch up the side of the prepared pan.
5.In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
6.Add the sugar and beat until well blended.
7.Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and vanilla.
8.Pour the filling onto the crust and smooth the top.
9.Bake in the oven until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown, about 55-60 minutes.
10.Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

PROS

This cheesecake is rich, creamy, and full of tangy lemon flavor, making it the perfect Passover dessert.

The almond crust adds a nutty crunch that complements the smooth cheesecake filling perfectly.

CONS

This cheesecake is quite calorie-dense and may not be suitable for people with nut allergies due to the almond crust.

It is also quite time-consuming to make compared to other Passover desserts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cheesecake is not particularly healthy, it does contain some beneficial nutrients.
Almonds are a good source of healthy fats, fiber, protein, and various vitamins and minerals.
Lemons are a good source of vitamin C, which helps support the immune system and promote healthy skin.

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