Cooking Professionally
"Mamie Eisenhower, like many other First Ladies before and since, managed to establish herself as a culinary and fashion icon, proving herself a renowned hostess for world leaders. Among her many accomplishments was this dessert, the Mamie Eisenhower Cheesecake; a deceptively simple, but refreshingly delicious, treat. Chocolate cookie crumbs help make a deeply bittersweet and buttery crust, while the filling is simple, tangy, and creamy, with just a hint of lemon. Mamie Eisenhower Cheesecake is the throwback dessert..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (9-ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more, to taste, softened, for greasing the pan
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2 (16-ounce) packages full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
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1/2 cup sugar
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3 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 cup sour cream
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1 lemon, zested and juiced
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