LUSCIOUS LEMON CHEESECAKE

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This creamy cheesecake is heavenly...and convenient for busy farmers like us. When we have company coming, I make it the day before.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

CRUST:
2-2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup cold butter
FILLING:
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar and lemon zest; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 3/4 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining crumbs onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 10-in. springform pan. , For filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour, lemon zest and vanilla until blended. Add the eggs, yolks and cream; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust; sprinkle with reserved crumbs. , Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake at 325° for 65-75 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer., Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. If desired, garnish with strawberries. Refrigerate leftovers.

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