""A FRIEND gave me this recipe, and I love it so much! The secret is in the baking—I just let it barely show little bubbles on the surface before I take it out of the oven. You don't want cheesecake to bake too long."..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
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TOPPING:
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1 cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Additional lemon zest, optional
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Mint leaves, optional