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SIMPLE LEMON CHEESECAKE



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This was posted in the Montreal Gazette. Some one had requested a cheesecake made from the restaurant Franny's that has been closed for quite some time now. This is in time for Shavuot, which requires Jews to eat dairy during the holiday.

Provided by Studentchef

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
3 eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • For the crust:.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f. Lightly butter an 8 inch springform pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine crumbs with sugar, then with butter and press mixture int bottom of pan, packing it down with the base of a flat glass.
  • Bake until golden about seven to ten minutes.
  • For the Cheese filling:
  • Keep the oven at 400 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl combine cream cheese and sugar blending until smooth. Blend in sour cream. Stir in beaten eggs, one third at a time. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla, blending well.
  • Pour into baked crust and place in oven. Immediately turn heat down to 300 degrees F and bake for one hour or until cake begins to rise on the sides.
  • Turn oven off. Open oven door and let cake sit in oven for another 30 minutes. Remove, set on rack.
  • For cheesecake topping:.
  • have the oven at 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all three ingredients, blending with a spoon until smooth.
  • Spread over top of baked cheesecake. If cake has cracks, use topping to fill in the spaces.
  • Bake until set, about 15 minutes. Cool completely before removing side of springform pan. Chill until ready to serve.
  • Cheesecake can be wrapped closely in plastic and refrigerated for about four days or frozen two weeks. served chilled with fresh fruit or fruit coulis.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.2, Fat 47.9, SaturatedFat 26.6, Cholesterol 229.5, Sodium 391, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 41.7, Protein 9.9

SIMPLE LEMON CHEESECAKE



Simple Lemon Cheesecake image

If you're looking for a cool, creamy dessert that even a diabetic can indulge in, try this recipe. -Mary Merchant, Barre, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup egg substitute
1 cup fat-free sugar-free lemon yogurt
Assorted fresh berries, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and margarine; press into bottom of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Set aside. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, flour and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add lemon juice and egg substitute. Beat well. Fold in yogurt. Pour into crust. , Cover and bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until set. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate. Garnish with berries if desired.

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