Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 cups cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup sour cream
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup white chocolate, melted
– Zest of 2 lemons
– ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment Needed
– 9-inch springform pan
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– Rubber spatula
– Whisk
– Baking sheet
– Offset spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, let’s start with the crust. In a mixing bowl, I combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until they’re well blended. I press this mixture firmly into the bottom of my springform pan, ensuring it’s even and compact. It creates that perfect buttery base that I love. Once I’ve got that set, I bake it for about 10 minutes at 350°F to give it a little extra flavor. The smell of toasting graham crackers fills my kitchen, and honestly, I could just eat it as is! (See the next page below to continue steps…)
