Cheesecake Question

[Cheesecakelady]

Hi everyone,

I have a cheesecake recipe web site and I just had someone ask me a question that I don't know the answer to. She wants to know why a lot of plain cheesecake recipes call for lemon juice in the recipe.

I know lemon juice is frequently used and I have been doing searches to find a good answer for why but so far I haven't come up with a satisfactory one. Does anyone know the real reason it is frequently added?

Thanks for your help!

Cheesecakelady
www.amazingcheesecakerecipes.com

 

[texasgirl]

The acid thickens it, so that it isn't runny on the no bakes. Not sure about the baked ones.

 

[bethzaring]

only a guess.....but it is added for the extra boost in flavor?

 

[Cheesecakelady]

Thanks to everyone for your help and replies!

Cheesecakel
www.amazingcheesecakerecipes.com

 

[Mel!]

I think lemon is added for the taste. Sweet countered with sour makes a great flavour in both sweet and savory cooking.

But, no reason why you cant make your cheesecake without the lemon. I do that when lemons, limes etc are not in season.

Mel

 

[Cheesecakelady]

Thanks again for the replies.