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Golden Lemon Glazed Cheesecake Recipe

Golden Lemon Glazed Cheesecake Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup butter, melted
filling:
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp grated lemon peel
1 tsp vanilla extract
glaze:
1 small lemon, thinly slice, divided
3 cups water, divided
1 cup sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
1/3 cup lemon juice

Directions:

In a large bowl, 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 pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack
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 peel and vanilla just until blended. Pour into the crust. Return pan to baking sheet.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
Set aside 1 lemon slice; coarsely chop the remaining lemon slices. In small saucepan, combine the chopped lemon and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain and discard liquid.
In another saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; stir in the remaining water until smooth. Add lemon juice and lemon pulp. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. Refrigerate until cooled, stirring occasionally.
Pour the lemon glaze over the cheesecake; garnish with reserved lemon slice. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 16 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	301.77 Kcal (1263 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.29g	20%
Cholesterol	56.97mg	19%
Sodium	184.47mg	8%
Potassium	35.54mg	1%
Total Carbs	43.2g	14%
Sugars	25.58g	102%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	5%
Protein	3.38g	7%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	20.9mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	220.46 Kcal (923 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.71g	20%
Cholesterol	41.62mg	19%
Sodium	134.77mg	8%
Potassium	25.96mg	1%
Total Carbs	31.56g	14%
Sugars	18.69g	102%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	5%
Protein	2.47g	7%
Vitamin C	4mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.7mg	5%
Calcium	15.3mg	2%

* 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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