LEMON SURPRISE CHEESECAKE
Lemon flavors sparkle throughout this cheesecake, from the crust to the filling to the topping. Build up the edges of the cheesecake to keep the lemon filling right where you want it. -Karen Chesnut, Clarksburg, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine the cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a lightly greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until crust just begins to brown. Cool pan on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in the lemon juice, butter and zest. Cool to room temperature without stirring., In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over lemon juice; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture until combined. Fold in the whipped cream and lemon peel. , Spoon three-fourths of cheesecake mixture into crust; build up edges slightly. Chill for 5 minutes. Spoon lemon filling over cheesecake layer to within 1/2 in of edges. Top with remaining cheesecake mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Carefully run a knife around edge of pan; remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 37g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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dylan cool
[email protected]This cheesecake is the perfect summer dessert! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the crust is the perfect combination of buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Kadiatu Bukum
[email protected]The cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The lemon flavor was subtle but present, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.
Adedayo Taiwo
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too lemony for my taste, but the crust was delicious. I think I would try using a different type of filling next time.
Waheed Saeed
[email protected]This cheesecake is a keeper! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the crust is the perfect combination of buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Ayan Baig
[email protected]The cheesecake was amazing! The lemon flavor was perfect and the crust was so buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.
Ch Afzal
[email protected]The cheesecake was a bit dense for my taste, but the lemon flavor was good. I think I would try using a different type of crust next time.
Rehan Malik
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the lemon flavor was nice. I think I would try reducing the sugar next time.
Crystal LaValley
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. The lemon flavor was not too overpowering.
Raja ji
[email protected]This cheesecake was delicious! The lemon flavor was just right, and the crust was perfect. I would definitely make this again.
Ellie Woodcock
[email protected]The cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The lemon flavor was subtle but present, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.
HR Rakib
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too lemony for my taste, but the crust was delicious. I think I would try using a different type of filling next time.
AOD
[email protected]This cheesecake is a keeper! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the crust is the perfect combination of buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Azah Laura
[email protected]The cheesecake was amazing! The lemon flavor was perfect and the crust was so buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.
Denise Saylor
[email protected]The cheesecake was a bit dense for my taste, but the lemon flavor was good. I think I would try using a different type of crust next time.
Lucas Miller
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the lemon flavor was nice. I think I would try reducing the sugar next time.
Destany Catron
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. The lemon flavor was not too overpowering.
Tigabu Samuel
[email protected]This cheesecake was delicious! The lemon flavor was just right, and the crust was perfect. I would definitely make this again.
Sakbol op
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The lemon flavor was subtle but present, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.
Hk Imran
[email protected]I love lemon desserts, and this cheesecake was no exception! The crust was buttery and flaky, and the filling was creamy and tangy. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Afzaal Gujjar
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The lemon flavor was perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the cheesecake. I will definitely be making this again.