Classic Cheesecake Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 tsp sugar
4-1/2 tsp butter, melted
filling:
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
topping:
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 4-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in lemon juice and peel.
Pour over crust. Return pan to baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes (leave oven on).
Combine topping ingredients; carefully spread over filling. Bake 5 minutes longer. 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 just before serving. Yield: 2 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	368.17 Kcal (1541 kJ)
Calories from fat	190.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.17g	33%
Cholesterol	130.38mg	43%
Sodium	221.24mg	9%
Potassium	117.99mg	3%
Total Carbs	39.32g	13%
Sugars	24.29g	97%
Dietary Fiber	0.94g	4%
Protein	6.46g	13%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	72.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	288.86 Kcal (1209 kJ)
Calories from fat	149.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.61g	33%
Cholesterol	102.29mg	43%
Sodium	173.58mg	9%
Potassium	92.57mg	3%
Total Carbs	30.85g	13%
Sugars	19.06g	97%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	4%
Protein	5.06g	13%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.8mg	6%
Calcium	56.6mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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