"For variety, I like to use fresh fruit- strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, blueberries, etc.- on top of this cheesecake," says Marian Levin of Los Altos, California.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine almonds and wafer crumbs; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in vanilla and lemon zest just until blended. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set., Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; carefully spread over filling. Bake 10 minutes longer or until edges appear dry. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and chill overnight. Remove sides of pan. Top with fresh fruit. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 582 calories, Fat 45g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 180mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
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Brielle Smith
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I might try a different recipe next time.
Ronald Cummings
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Aamir Baba
[email protected]This is the best cheesecake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love that it's not too sweet and the crust is the perfect balance of crispy and flaky.
henry kamau
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great. The flavor was perfect and the texture was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.
Philip Palfrey
[email protected]This cheesecake was amazing! It was so creamy and delicious, and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Esther Shantel
[email protected]I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed. The cheesecake was too sweet and the texture was too dense. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]This cheesecake was okay, but it wasn't as good as I was hoping. The crust was a little too crumbly and the filling was a little too dense. I might try a different recipe next time.
Sharjeel Ahmed
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The cheesecake didn't set properly and it tasted awful. I will not be making this again.
Faye Jess
[email protected]This cheesecake was a disappointment. It was too dense and the flavor was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Zain Abbas
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Farooq Zaman 47
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfect. It was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Moemedi Muthubi
[email protected]This is the best cheesecake recipe I've ever tried. The texture is perfect and the flavor is amazing.
Rana matloob
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake a few times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
L.ReshawnW
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my party! It was creamy and delicious, and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.