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Pink Lemonade Cheesecake

A visually striking dessert with a tangy twist, this cheesecake features a bright pink lemonade flavor layered over a sweet lemon cookie crust, crowned with a vibrant citrus glaze.
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Lemon Cookie Crust

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
  • 11 lemon cream-filled vanilla sandwich cookies crushed

Lemonade Filling

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 drops red food coloring
  • 24 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3/4 cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate thawed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Lemonade Glaze

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 drop red food coloring
  • 1/3 cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate thawed
  • Lemon slice for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Combine the crushed sandwich cookies with melted butter in a small bowl, stirring until the mixture is evenly moistened. Firmly press the crumb mixture into the base of a greased 9-inch springform pan and set it aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer until the texture is creamy and smooth. One at a time, incorporate the eggs and then the additional egg yolk, beating thoroughly after each addition. Add the thawed pink lemonade concentrate, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; continue mixing until fully integrated. Pour the prepared filling over the cookie crust.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15 minutes. Without removing the cheesecake, reduce the oven temperature to 200°F (93°C) and bake for another 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the surface no longer appears glossy or unset. Remove the cheesecake from the oven, carefully run a knife along the inner edge of the pan to loosen the sides, then switch off the oven and return the cake to rest inside for 1 hour with the door closed. Transfer the cake to the refrigerator and chill uncovered overnight.
  • For the glaze, combine the lemonade concentrate, fresh lemon juice, cornstarch, and red food coloring in a small saucepan. Stir continuously over medium heat until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Continue cooking and stirring for 2 additional minutes, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Spread the glaze over the chilled cheesecake and top with a lemon slice for garnish. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.