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Lemon Cheesecake

The texture of this, NY Style Cheesecake, is very smooth. 

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 hours
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 291 kcal
Author Gigi

Ingredients

Crust:

Filling:

  • 4 packages cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 eggs

Instructions

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press into the bottom of 9" springform pan. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes if using a silver pan. Bake at 300° for 10 minutes if using a dark nonstick springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl with mixer, combine cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla, lemon juice and peel until well blended. Add sour cream, mix well. On a low speed add in eggs until just blended. Pour over crust.
  3. If using silver springform pan - bake at 325° for 60 to 70 minutes or until center is almost set. If using a dark nonstick springform pan bake at 300° for 60 to 70 minutes.
  4. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake. Let cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate at least 5 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Cheesecake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.