FAVORITE LEMON CHEESECAKE

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A homemade chocolate crush complements the light lemon flavor of this delectable little dessert from Cathy Chan of Calgary, Alberta. "One of my friends gave me the recipe, which is perfect for birthday dinners, anniversaries...just about any occasion," she relates.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup crushed chocolate wafers
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 6-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, lemon juice, flour, lemon peel and vanilla. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust., Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cook on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. , Chill for 8 hours or overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

Reece Din
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This recipe is a bit complicated and time-consuming, but it's worth it for the amazing results.


Zia Waqas
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out really dense and dry.


Christian Robertson
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This cheesecake is a bit too tart for my taste, but I can see why others would like it.


Sabin Goutam
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one is really good. The lemon flavor is really nice and the crust is perfect.


Anotidaishe Divine
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This cheesecake is to die for! The lemon flavor is so intense and the crust is so buttery.


magzoub Ahmed
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the crust is so crumbly.


SYED MUNEEB HUSSAIN
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This cheesecake is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the crust is so buttery and flaky.


Akash Mirdha
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I love this cheesecake! It's so creamy and smooth, and the lemon flavor is just right.


Chinyelu Johnson
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this cheesecake again and again.


Nancy NazmunMuniraNancy
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This cheesecake is absolutely delicious. The lemon flavor is perfect and the crust is so buttery and flaky.


Kamran Idrishi
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


TAYYAB Akram
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This cheesecake was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.