Tangy Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 55 cookies)
1/3 cup butter, melted
filling:
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp vanilla extract
sauce:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
3/4 cup water
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp grated lemon peel

Directions:

Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Pour into crust.
Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, lemon juice and peel. Refrigerate cheesecake and sauce overnight. Serve sauce over cheesecake. Yield: 12 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	374.94 Kcal (1570 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.41g	24%
Cholesterol	67.23mg	22%
Sodium	287.18mg	12%
Potassium	206.86mg	4%
Total Carbs	55.23g	18%
Sugars	25.12g	100%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	4%
Protein	4.91g	10%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	56mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	325.83 Kcal (1364 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.39g	24%
Cholesterol	58.42mg	22%
Sodium	249.56mg	12%
Potassium	179.77mg	4%
Total Carbs	47.99g	18%
Sugars	21.83g	100%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	4%
Protein	4.27g	10%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	2.8mg	18%
Calcium	48.6mg	6%

* 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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