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Lemon Cheesecake
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 16
This recipe is from Food & Family by Kraft - Spring 2008. TIME DOES NOT INCLUDE 4 HOUR CHILL TIME
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
6 tablespoons butter, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs
1 grated peel and lemon, juice of
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix graham crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the butter.
3. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture; press remainder onto bottom of 13x9 inch baking pan. Set aside.
4. Beat cream cheese and remaining 1 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
5. Add sour cream; mix well.
6. Stir in lemon peel and juice.
7. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition, just until blended.
8. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved 1/4 crumb mixture.
9. Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
10. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Store in refrigerator.
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