BOOKBINDER'S FABULOUS CHEESECAKE

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A friend gave me this delicious lemon-flavored cheesecake recipe. Simple to make, and a favorite ending for a special meal.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
⅔ cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons water
4 cups fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the bottom of a lightly greased 9 inch springform pan with the graham cracker crumbs.
  • Combine the cream cheese and sugar. Mix at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the lemon juice, vanilla extract ,and lemon rind. Pour batter into the pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
  • Combine apricot preserves and water in a small saucepan. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Arrange strawberries on top of the cheesecake. Spoon preserves mixture over strawberries. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 144.1 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 257.4 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

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