luscious lemon cheesecake

How To Make luscious lemon cheesecake

• Step 1
  FOR CRUST: Preheat oven to 350. Butter 9-inch springform pan.
• Step 2
  Blend crumbs and melted butter in bowl.
• Step 3
  Press mixture into bottom and up sides of prepared pan.
• Step 4
  Bake 5 minutes.
• Step 5
  Cool.
• Step 6
  FOR FILLING: Preheat oven to 350.
• Step 7
  Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese until soft.
• Step 8
  Gradually blend in sugar.
• Step 9
  Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
• Step 10
  Mix in lemon juice, lemon peel and vanilla.
• Step 11
  Pour into crust.
• Step 12
  Bake until slightly puffed, about 40 minutes.
• Step 13
  Maintain oven temperature at 350.
• Step 14
  FOR TOPPING: Blend all ingredients in small bowl.
• Step 15
  Spread on top of cake.
• Step 16
  Bake 15 minutes; topping will not look set.
• Step 17
  Cool 30 minutes.
• Step 18
  FOR GLAZE: Combine water, lemon juice and yolk in heavy small saucepan.
• Step 19
  Stir in sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
• Step 20
  Bring to boil over low heat, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes.
• Step 21
  Add butter and lemon peel and stir until butter melts.
• Step 22
  Cool glaze for 20 minutes.
• Step 23
  Spread glaze on cake.
• Step 24
  Cool completely.
• Step 25
  Refrigerate until well chilled.
• Step 26
  (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.)
• Step 27
  Garnish with lemon slices.
• Step 28
  Serve cold.
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