GOLDEN-GLAZED LEMON CHEESECAKE

Golden-Glazed Lemon Cheesecake image

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

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GLAZE:
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring
Fresh raspberries

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.