LEMON CHEESECAKE

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I love cheesecake. This is a wonderful summertime recipe that seems to go well with whatever main dish my husband happens to grill. -Terri Folz, Tarawa Terrace, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 20 wafers)
1/3 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
TOPPING:
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the wafer crumbs, almonds and sugar. Add butter; cover and process until blended. Press on the bottom and 1-1/2-in up the sides of a greased 6-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes, until crust is set and just starting to brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the cream, lemon juice, zest and vanilla. Add eggs; beat just until blended. Pour into crust., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. (Cheesecake may dip in center.) Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan., For sauce, in a bowl, combine strawberries and sugar. Let stand for 15-30 minutes. Serve over cheesecake.

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Nada Nasser Aldhair
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Zoe Lee
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This cheesecake is to die for! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the crust is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I highly recommend this recipe.


Juozas Rudnickas123
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The lemon flavor is subtle and the texture is creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


m sulman khan
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. The lemon flavor was just right.


Nusrat Akhtar Shumi
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This cheesecake is amazing! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayisa Escobar
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I love lemon cheesecake and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the filling is creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


NADIR Bou
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a hit.


Aquila Chialuka
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I made this cheesecake for a party and everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Maile Limoni
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This cheesecake is the bomb! The lemon flavor is on point and the texture is creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Nwankwo Prosper
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Vanessa Duiker
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This cheesecake is to die for! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the crust is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I highly recommend this recipe.


Wanda Odom
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The lemon flavor is subtle and the texture is creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


alisahab khan
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. The lemon flavor was just right.


Marshad 109
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This cheesecake is amazing! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Pranisha Dahal
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I love lemon cheesecake and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the filling is creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Rajan RB
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Kamal Bhusal
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ladhari radrouda
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This cheesecake is so refreshing and light. The lemon flavor is not overpowering and the texture is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kareem Jan
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Jacque Donald
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This cheesecake is pure heaven! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the filling. The crust is graham cracker perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


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