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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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This is an easy to make cheesecake that is refreshing and creamy, with just a hint of lemon. This wonderful recipe is from Kraft Foods. Prep time does not include refrigeration time. Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs |
1 1/4 cups sugar, divided |
6 tablespoons butter, melted |
4 (8 ounce) packages philadelphia cream cheese, softened |
1 cup sour cream |
1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated |
4 eggs |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the butter. Reserve 1/4 cup of the crumb mixture; press remaining crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan. Set aside.
3. Beat cream cheese and remaining 1 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Stir in lemon peel and juice. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved 1/4 cup crumb mixture.
4. Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Store in refrigerator.
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