Lemon juice in cheesecake?

[sweetkymom]

I have been making homemade cheesecake for years but I just recently learned something. Most recipes now call for lemon juice. I don't understand why or what the point is. Can anyone enlighten me on this?

 

[Trellum]

Yes, it makes the pie taste better, it has something to do with the acid and hos it contrasts with the other flavors. I personally love the taste! But I guess it is optional, not for me tho

 

[JessiFox]

Hmm...I haven't used lemon juice in mine- perhaps it is something with the acid balance though? Now I'm curious.

 

[Tara]

Lemon juice heights then flavor. I add lemon juice to my homemade salad dressing. I also use lemon juice instead of salad dressing,. I used sprinkle a little on baked fish right before I serve it. Lemon juice (actually freshly squeezed lemon) really brings out the flavor of fish tacos.