LEMON CHEESECAKE

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I love cheesecake. This is a wonderful summertime recipe that seems to go well with whatever main dish my husband happens to grill. -Terri Folz, Tarawa Terrace, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 20 wafers)
1/3 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
TOPPING:
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the wafer crumbs, almonds and sugar. Add butter; cover and process until blended. Press on the bottom and 1-1/2-in up the sides of a greased 6-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes, until crust is set and just starting to brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the cream, lemon juice, zest and vanilla. Add eggs; beat just until blended. Pour into crust., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. (Cheesecake may dip in center.) Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan., For sauce, in a bowl, combine strawberries and sugar. Let stand for 15-30 minutes. Serve over cheesecake.

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Regina Tweneboah
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is so refreshing.


Arif Deyan
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This cheesecake is so creamy and delicious. I love the way the lemon flavor brightens up the cheesecake.


Anmol Pervaiz
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I love the tangy lemon flavor of this cheesecake. It's the perfect dessert to serve after a heavy meal.


Mya Jeffrey
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Prince Fitzgerald
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Amir khan Amir
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is so refreshing.


Lesedi Sbongile
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Waiswa Dominic
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This cheesecake is so creamy and delicious. I love the way the lemon flavor brightens up the cheesecake.


Becky becks
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I love the tangy lemon flavor of this cheesecake. It's the perfect dessert to serve after a heavy meal.


Bamuda Soja
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Kashem Talukder
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


sawsan sofi
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The lemon flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Sir Wil McCail
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for special occasions.


Priscilla Guerra
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This cheesecake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the graham cracker crust.


Hori.jannatnisa Hori.jannatnisa
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.


Jasam Carbon fiber
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I've never been a big fan of cheesecake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy.


Sharoz Khan
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


goku black
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The lemon flavor in this cheesecake is so refreshing. It's the perfect dessert for a summer party.


Talia Williams
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I've made this cheesecake countless times and it never disappoints. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Gregory Price
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This lemon cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party last night! The crust was perfectly graham crackery and the filling was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


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