GOLDEN-GLAZED LEMON CHEESECAKE
One slice is never enough of this dreamy cheesecake. The rich filling and golden glaze tempt your taste buds with a delicate hint of lemon.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until set. Place pan on a wire rack (leave oven on)., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed until combined. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla just until blended. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., For glaze, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and peel until blended. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a metal spoon. Add food coloring if desired. Transfer to a small bowl; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., Spread glaze over cheesecake; garnish with raspberries if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Pushkal Babu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The lemon flavor was very refreshing.
Victor Oloyede
[email protected]This cheesecake was very dense and rich. It's definitely a dessert for special occasions.
Rana Noman Akhtar
[email protected]I love the lemon flavor in this cheesecake. It's the perfect summer dessert.
ROTICH ROBIN
[email protected]The cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the crust was amazing.
Famous riahh
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and very delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Swaggy_ Girl
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.
Mal M
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
aseel
[email protected]I love this cheesecake! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Malia Walker
[email protected]The cheesecake was delicious, but the glaze was a bit too runny for my taste.
Jesus Castillo
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for special occasions.
Red
[email protected]This is my new favorite cheesecake recipe! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced and the crust is amazing.
malika montano
[email protected]The cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a delicious dessert.
LexiB Lee
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Muhammad Mk
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit! The golden glaze on top was perfectly caramelized and the lemon flavor was bright and tangy. The crust was also delicious and held up well to the creamy filling.