01 -
Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Mix until uniformly moistened, then press firmly into the base of a 23-centimetre springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
02 -
In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
03 -
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until fully combined and creamy.
04 -
In a separate clean bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until evenly incorporated, ensuring the mixture remains light and airy.
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Spread the lemon cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared crust. Smooth the surface with a spatula and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or until fully set.
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If desired, decorate with lemon slices or lightly whipped cream just before serving.