Lemon Bar Cheesecake<\/strong> swirled with lemon curd and topped with candied lemons makes an unforgettable homemade cheesecake dessert<\/a>! <\/em><\/p>\n You will swoon with your first nibble of this delicious Lemon Cheesecake Recipe<\/strong>!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I was assigned dessert for a New Year\u2019s Day gathering (of course!) and instead of the usual chocolate route, I veered towards another quintessential flavor, lemon<\/a>. My friend, and interior decorator, raved about this recipe for a Southern Living cheesecake<\/a> after it was published last February. I tucked away the copy he sent me, knowing I would find the perfect occasion to bake it up.<\/p>\n For the past few years, a group of my friends gather for soup and football watching on New Year\u2019s Day. These friends love to be guinea pigs, so I decided to test out this vanilla cheesecake with layers of lemon curd. I divided the process into three phases. Day one, I made then parked both the lemon curd and candied lemons in the fridge. Day two, I baked up the cheesecake as it needed an overnight stint in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n Note\u2026there were pros and cons to not baking a cheesecake in a water bath. On the positive side, there was no need to worry about water seeping through the bottom of the (affiliate link) springform pan<\/a>, which can create a soggy crust. However, one negative is the potential cracks on top of the cheesecake. But no worries, as this homemade lemon cheesecake is destined to be topped with lemon curd\u2026and no one will be the wiser. It\u2019s our little secret, OK?<\/p>\n On New Year\u2019s Day, all I needed to do was remove this Lemon Cheesecake<\/strong> from the springform pan and top it with lemon curd and lemons. I swapped out the pastry crust in the original lemon bar cheesecake recipe for one made with crushed vanilla wafers. I highly recommend going the easier route.<\/p>\n Tip: <\/strong>Don\u2019t worry about cracks in the top of this cheesecake; since the top is covered with lemon curd, no one will ever see the imperfections!<\/em><\/p>\n The gang gave this homemade lemon cheesecake rave reviews. We started with small slices, but there were second helpings taken\u2026along with doggy bags for the biggest fans. The tart lemon curd was an excellent foil to the rich creamy filling.<\/p>\n This lemon bar cheesecake was a veritable triumph for me, and it will be for you, too!<\/p>\n Stay in touch through social media\u00a0@\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, and\u00a0Pinterest<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes! And if you love the results, please give it a 5-star rating in the recipe card.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n You will need to make the lemon curd well in advance so it can chill for at least 4 hours. Also, note that cheesecake needs to chill at least 8 hours. If you have any leftover lemon curd, store it in a covered container in your refrigerator up to 2 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n 18<\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n 1 slice<\/span><\/p>\n Amount Per Serving:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n \t\tCalories:<\/span> 854<\/span>Total Fat:<\/span> 52g<\/span>Saturated Fat:<\/span> 24g<\/span>Trans Fat:<\/span> 1g<\/span>Unsaturated Fat:<\/span> 23g<\/span>Cholesterol:<\/span> 967mg<\/span>Sodium:<\/span> 626mg<\/span>Carbohydrates:<\/span> 64g<\/span>Fiber:<\/span> 1g<\/span>Sugar:<\/span> 54g<\/span>Protein:<\/span> 34g<\/span>\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"Lemon](\"https:\/\/www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Lemon_Bar_Cheesecake-1.jpg\"\/ "\\"Lemon")
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