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lemon cheesecake

(5 ratings)
kimijo avatar
Recipe by
Kimi Gaines
@kimijo
orlando, FL

I LOVE LEMON AND NOT BIG ON CHEESECAKE, BUT THIS RECIPE IS CALLING MY NAME...GREAT SUMMER DESSERT OR A TIME WITH GIRLFRIENDS WITH A CUP OF COFFEE OR TEA.

(5 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min

Ingredients For lemon cheesecake

  • 3/4 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 5
    8oz pkg cream cheese, softened
  • 1 2/3 c
    sugar
  • 5 lg
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    lemon rind, grated
  • 1/4 c
    lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • garnish:lemon twist, fresh mint sprigs

How To Make lemon cheesecake

  • 1
    COMBINE FIRST 3 INGREDIENTS; STIR WELL. BRUSH BOTTOM AND SIDES OF A 10-INCH SPRINGFORM PAN WITH MELTED BUTTER. ADD CRUMB MIXTURE, TILTING PAN TO COAT SIDES AND BOTTOM. CHILL.
  • 2
    BEAT CREAM CHEESE AT MEDIUM SPEED WITH AN ELECTRIC MIXER UNTIL CREAMY; GRUDUALLY ADD 1 2/3 CUPS OF SUGAR, BEATING WELL. ADD EGGS, ONE AT A TIME, BEATING AFTER EACH ADDITION. STIR IN LEMON RIND, LEMON JUICE, VANILLA AND SALT. POUR MIXTURE INTO PREPARED PAN. BAKE AT 300F FOR 1 HR AND 20 MINUTES. (CENTER MAY BE SOFT BUT WILL SET WHEN CHILLED.) COOL ON WIRE RACK; COVER AND CHILL AT LEAST 8 HOURS. GARNISH, IF DESIRED.
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