FAVORITE LEMON CHEESECAKE DESSERT

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Everyone will know spring is here when you serve these yummy, yellow cheesecake squares. Cool and refreshing, this dessert cuts easily and keeps for several days in the refrigerator. -Patty Auxier, Royalton, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 teaspoon lemon extract
5 eggs, lightly beaten
LEMON SAUCE:
1 package (2.9 ounces) cook-and-serve lemon pudding mix
1/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 cups cold water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add dry gelatin and lemon extract; beat 3 minutes longer. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. , Bake at 325° for 30-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , In a small saucepan, combine pudding mix and sugar. Gradually stir in water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Transfer to a bowl. Cover surface with waxed paper; refrigerate until chilled. Serve with dessert.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Fat 37g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Dewli Sanjana
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This cheesecake is a classic for a reason. It's delicious and always a crowd-pleaser.


Lucky Yusuf
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I'm not a baker, but this cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great.


Sami Eltamawy
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This cheesecake was a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Gert Snyers
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he'd ever had.


Aron Priches
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it.


My Experience
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The lemon flavor was very refreshing.


Amaria Shannon
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


Amin Alifa
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I had a great time making this cheesecake. It was easy to follow the recipe, and it turned out beautifully.


tika hayu
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This cheesecake was a bit too tart for my taste, but my friends loved it.


daisy jackson
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I love this cheesecake! It's so creamy and delicious, and the lemon flavor is just right.


Summer Webb
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The lemon flavor is so refreshing, and the crust is perfect.


Mehran Shaikh
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Fredrieka Stephan
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! It was so creamy and delicious, and the lemon flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.