"This rich and smooth cheesecake, made with cream cheese, is usually associated with the style of cheesecake popularized by Jewish delicatessens in New York City in the early- to mid-1900s. One quintessential recipe originated at Lindy's, a restaurant on Broadway in Manhattan's Time Square, which made their cheesecake not only popular with the theater crowd, but also famous worldwide. Servings # 16..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup all-purpose flour*
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1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 large egg yolk
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5 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
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1 3/4 cups sugar
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour*
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1 tablespoon grated orange peel, if desired
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1 tablespoon grated lemon peel, if desired
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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5 large eggs
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2 large egg yolks
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1 cup whipping (heavy) cream
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1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted, or fresh fruit, if desired