LEMON CHEESECAKE WITH SHORTBREAD COOKIE CRUST

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Provided by James Irby

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Yield Makes one 9-inch cheesecake

Number Of Ingredients 12

For shortbread crust:
1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup finely ground Trefoil (shortbread) cookies
For cheesecake:
2 pounds cream cheese
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 teaspooons lemon zest
2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together on medium high speed for 3-4 minutes. Add flour and ground Trefoils to the mixture and blend for 3-4 seconds until fully incorporated. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake the crust at 350° F for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow the crust to cool completely.
  • Make cheesecake:
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until light and smooth. Add the mascarpone cheese and sugar and continue to beat on medium speed. Add the eggs one at a time. Blend in the lemon zest and juice. Pour mixture into the cooled crust.
  • Set the cheesecake pan into a roasting pan, and add enough water to the roasting pan to reach halfway up sides of the cheesecake pan. Place in a 350° F oven for approximately one hour or until the cake is set and the top is golden brown. Remove the cake from the roasting pan and place on a wire rack. Allow cake to cool slightly, then place the cake in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.

Rahim Tamim
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Shafique lrshad
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This recipe is a keeper! The cheesecake was creamy and delicious, and the crust was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


MIchael Little
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I love this cheesecake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.


Saiful khaled
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This cheesecake was delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the crust was so buttery and crumbly.


Heather Martinez
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out great! It was so easy to make and it was a huge hit with my family.


Sajjad Sjd
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This cheesecake was amazing! It was so creamy and smooth, and the lemon flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


oubi
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The cheesecake was good, but the crust was a bit too hard. I think I'll try a different recipe for the crust next time.


farooq gee
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Marsha Peart
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This recipe is a keeper! The cheesecake was creamy and delicious, and the crust was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Zwoluga Ramaboya
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I love this cheesecake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.


Gabu Burus
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This cheesecake was delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the crust was so buttery and crumbly.


Helena McMahon
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out great! It was so easy to make and it was a huge hit with my family.


Md Udoy
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This cheesecake was amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and tart. The crust was buttery and flaky, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


jennie crown
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The crust was a bit too crumbly for my liking, but the cheesecake filling was delicious. I'll definitely try this recipe again with a different crust.


Tariq Janjua
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This cheesecake was a bit too tart for my taste, but my friends loved it. I think next time I'll use less lemon juice.


status king
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out perfect. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it!


Mohammed Salim Arakani
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This cheesecake was a huge hit at my dinner party! The shortbread cookie crust was the perfect base for the creamy and tangy cheesecake filling. I also loved the lemon flavor - it was bright and refreshing.


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