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Ingredients
- 2 c
- graham crackers, crushed
- 6 Tbsp
- unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz
- cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/3 c
- sugar
- 3
- eggs
- 1/4 c
- lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp
- grated lemon peel
- 2 tsp
- vanilla extract
- 2 c
- sour cream
- 3 Tbsp
- sugar
- 1 tsp
- vanilla extract
- 3/4 c
- water
- 1/3 c
- lemon juice
- 1
- egg yolk, beaten to blend
- 1/2 c
- sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp
- cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp
- salt
- 1 Tbsp
- butter
- 2 tsp
- grated lemon peel
- lemon peel, thinly sliced
CRUST INGREDIENTS
FILLING INGREDIENTS
TOPPING INGREDIENTS
GLAZE INGREDIENTS
GARNISH INGREDIENTS
How to Make Luscious Lemon Cheesecake
- 1FOR CRUST: Preheat oven to 350. Butter 9-inch springform pan.
- 2Blend crumbs and melted butter in bowl.
- 3Press mixture into bottom and up sides of prepared pan.
- 4Bake 5 minutes.
- 5Cool.
- 6FOR FILLING: Preheat oven to 350.
- 7Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese until soft.
- 8Gradually blend in sugar.
- 9Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
- 10Mix in lemon juice, lemon peel and vanilla.
- 11Pour into crust.
- 12Bake until slightly puffed, about 40 minutes.
- 13Maintain oven temperature at 350.
- 14FOR TOPPING: Blend all ingredients in small bowl.
- 15Spread on top of cake.
- 16Bake 15 minutes; topping will not look set.
- 17Cool 30 minutes.
- 18FOR GLAZE: Combine water, lemon juice and yolk in heavy small saucepan.
- 19Stir in sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- 20Bring to boil over low heat, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes.
- 21Add butter and lemon peel and stir until butter melts.
- 22Cool glaze for 20 minutes.
- 23Spread glaze on cake.
- 24Cool completely.
- 25Refrigerate until well chilled.
- 26(Can be prepared 2 days ahead.)
- 27Garnish with lemon slices.
- 28Serve cold.
About Luscious Lemon Cheesecake
Course/Dish: Cakes
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
