LEMON CHEESECAKE

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I LOVE LEMON AND NOT BIG ON CHEESECAKE, BUT THIS RECIPE IS CALLING MY NAME...GREAT SUMMER DESSERT OR A TIME WITH GIRLFRIENDS WITH A CUP OF COFFEE OR TEA.

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 c graham cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp butter, melted
5 8oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1 2/3 c sugar
5 large eggs
1 tsp lemon rind, grated
1/4 c lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
garnish:lemon twist, fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

1. COMBINE FIRST 3 INGREDIENTS; STIR WELL. BRUSH BOTTOM AND SIDES OF A 10-INCH SPRINGFORM PAN WITH MELTED BUTTER. ADD CRUMB MIXTURE, TILTING PAN TO COAT SIDES AND BOTTOM. CHILL.
2. BEAT CREAM CHEESE AT MEDIUM SPEED WITH AN ELECTRIC MIXER UNTIL CREAMY; GRUDUALLY ADD 1 2/3 CUPS OF SUGAR, BEATING WELL. ADD EGGS, ONE AT A TIME, BEATING AFTER EACH ADDITION. STIR IN LEMON RIND, LEMON JUICE, VANILLA AND SALT. POUR MIXTURE INTO PREPARED PAN. BAKE AT 300F FOR 1 HR AND 20 MINUTES. (CENTER MAY BE SOFT BUT WILL SET WHEN CHILLED.) COOL ON WIRE RACK; COVER AND CHILL AT LEAST 8 HOURS. GARNISH, IF DESIRED.

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