luscious lemon cheesecake

How To Make luscious lemon cheesecake

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  FOR CRUST: Preheat oven to 350. Butter 9-inch springform pan.
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  Blend crumbs and melted butter in bowl.
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  Press mixture into bottom and up sides of prepared pan.
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  Bake 5 minutes.
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  Cool.
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  FOR FILLING: Preheat oven to 350.
• 7

  Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese until soft.
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  Gradually blend in sugar.
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  Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
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  Mix in lemon juice, lemon peel and vanilla.
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  Pour into crust.
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  Bake until slightly puffed, about 40 minutes.
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  Maintain oven temperature at 350.
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  FOR TOPPING: Blend all ingredients in small bowl.
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  Spread on top of cake.
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  Bake 15 minutes; topping will not look set.
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  Cool 30 minutes.
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  FOR GLAZE: Combine water, lemon juice and yolk in heavy small saucepan.
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  Stir in sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
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  Bring to boil over low heat, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes.
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  Add butter and lemon peel and stir until butter melts.
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  Cool glaze for 20 minutes.
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  Spread glaze on cake.
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  Cool completely.
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  Refrigerate until well chilled.
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  (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.)
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  Garnish with lemon slices.
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  Serve cold.
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