RICH LUSCIOUS LEMON CHEESECAKE

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"I'm always greeted with oohs and aahs when I bring out this exquisite dessert," relates Kaaren Jurack of Manassas, Virginia. "It has a wonderful lemony flavor, silky texture and rich sour cream topping. The addition of nuts to a traditional graham cracker crust makes it especially delectable."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

CRUST:
1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 20 squares)
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the crumbs, nuts and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan; set aside. in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, beating on low speed just until combined. Stir in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla; beat just until blended. Pour into crust. , Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes. Combine topping ingredients; spread over filling. Return to the oven for 5 minutes. 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. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Luka Baazovi
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I would not recommend this recipe. The cheesecake was not good.


Hannah Gift
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This recipe was easy to follow, but the cheesecake didn't turn out as creamy as I had hoped.


A. Duke Boy
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The cheesecake was a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was good.


Manzool Ali
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This cheesecake is a bit too tart for my taste, but I can see how others would enjoy it.


z z z
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I've tried many lemon cheesecake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The texture is perfect and the flavor is amazing.


Ibra Him
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and everyone loves it.


Justin Masud
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy a classic dessert without a lot of fuss.


JaKobe Hampton
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This cheesecake is so creamy and delicious. The lemon flavor is the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Roy Anthony Tucker
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cheesecake turned out amazing!


Cece Richardson
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This cheesecake is always a hit at parties. Everyone loves the creamy texture and the tangy lemon flavor.


Ahmmad OP
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I love how easy this recipe is. I can always count on it to turn out perfectly.


Ibraahin Xasan
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This was my first time making a cheesecake and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake turned out beautifully. It was so delicious that it disappeared in no time.


Rangpur Mohammad
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a favorite of my family and friends.


noor paracha
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This cheesecake was delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the cheesecake was so creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Potteris is
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this cheesecake was surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The cheesecake was also very creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again!


sara Rathnayake
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This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The tangy lemon flavor was the perfect balance to the creamy cheesecake filling. I used a graham cracker crust, which added a nice crunch. Overall, this recipe was easy to follow and produced a delicious