Description
Feta cheesecake is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dessert that tantalizes your taste buds with its creamy texture and zesty lemon notes. Each slice promises a perfect harmony of savory feta and sweet undertones, making it an exceptional choice for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Impress your guests with this unique twist on traditional cheesecake that balances flavors beautifully and looks stunning on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (fresh)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and feta cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar while mixing.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Then mix in sour cream, lemon juice, and zest until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture over the prepared crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an hour to cool before refrigerating until fully chilled.
- Slice and serve as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping feta with goat cheese or incorporating fresh herbs like dill. Garnish slices with fresh berries or a drizzle of honey for an elegant touch.