Passover Lemon Cheesecake
Passover Lemon Cheesecake is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350F with rack in middle.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 350F with rack in middle.
Pulse almonds, sugar, matzo cake meal, and salt in a food processor until finely ground.
Transfer to a bowl and stir in butter until combined well.
Press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of springform pan.
Bake until crust is firm and a shade darker, 12 to 15 minutes.
Cool crust completely in pan on a rack.
Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
Beat together cream cheese and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
Reduce speed to low and add eggs 1 at a time, mixing until incorporated.
Mix in zest and vanilla.
Put springform pan in a shallow baking pan and pour filling into cooled crust.
Bake until filling is set 1 1/2 inches from edge but center is wobbly, 45 to 50 minutes (filling will continue to set as it cools).
Transfer cake in pan to a rack and immediately run a knife around edge, then remove side of pan.
Cool completely, 2 to 3 hours.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.