GOLDEN-GLAZED LEMON CHEESECAKE
One slice is never enough of this dreamy cheesecake. The rich filling and golden glaze tempt your taste buds with a delicate hint of lemon.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 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 on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until set. Place pan on a wire rack (leave oven on)., For filling, 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 zest and vanilla just until blended. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., For glaze, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and peel until blended. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a metal spoon. Add food coloring if desired. Transfer to a small bowl; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., Spread glaze over cheesecake; garnish with raspberries if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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