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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Rip Nipsey
[email protected]I'm not sure I would make this cheesecake again.
Beha Jihad
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit pricey, but it's worth it.
Sobur Gazi
[email protected]This cheesecake is perfect for a summer party.
Max Heiney
[email protected]I love that this cheesecake can be made ahead of time.
Proud American
[email protected]This cheesecake is a great way to use up leftover lemons.
Optimistic
[email protected]This cheesecake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Yvonne Campos
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cheesecake to others.
Yoselin Calderon
[email protected]This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.
elhousseyn arab
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cheesecake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either.
ahmadarshad Durani
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan. I think I should have let it cool completely before trying to remove it.
Alumita Sesenabaravi
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred a more tart filling.
Xxclipzinsane
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the crust on this cheesecake. It's a bit too crumbly for my taste.
Dilkesh Pun
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The results are amazing!
shahzaib nawab
[email protected]I love the golden glaze on this cheesecake. It gives it a beautiful shine.
Julianne Haycock
[email protected]This cheesecake is so creamy and smooth. It melts in your mouth.
Jhonatan Silva
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit tart, but I love that. It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
namakula halima
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.
Ayman Sami
[email protected]This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh lemons or lemon juice from a bottle.
Ezekiel Kamara
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was amazing! The lemon flavor was perfectly balanced and the crust was flaky and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Justin Luna
[email protected]This cheesecake was a huge hit at my dinner party! The golden glaze was the perfect finishing touch, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.