RICH LUSCIOUS LEMON CHEESECAKE

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"I'm always greeted with oohs and aahs when I bring out this exquisite dessert," relates Kaaren Jurack of Manassas, Virginia. "It has a wonderful lemony flavor, silky texture and rich sour cream topping. The addition of nuts to a traditional graham cracker crust makes it especially delectable."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

CRUST:
1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 20 squares)
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the crumbs, nuts and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan; set aside. in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, beating on low speed just until combined. Stir in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla; beat just until blended. Pour into crust. , Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes. Combine topping ingredients; spread over filling. Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

RT Fgh
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This cheesecake is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Young frass Entertainment
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I love the tangy lemon flavor of this cheesecake. It's the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.


hi Alvarez
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This cheesecake is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. It's not too heavy, and it's the perfect way to end a meal.


Kossy Stephanie
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The crust on this cheesecake is amazing! It's the perfect combination of buttery and flaky.


Rahinatu Seidu
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Chidera Emeto
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This cheesecake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the fridge until I'm ready to serve.


afrin ritu
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the creamy filling and the tangy lemon flavor.


Ashir Ali
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This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The perfect dessert for any occasion.


Wahab Wahabali
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I was a bit disappointed with this cheesecake. The filling was a bit too runny, and the crust was a bit too thick.


Habib Ahmed
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This cheesecake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Rx Imran Vai
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I've tried many lemon cheesecakes before, but this one is by far the best. The filling is incredibly smooth and creamy, and the crust is the perfect combination of buttery and flaky.


hammed bisoye
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This cheesecake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.


Jesca Akello
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this cheesecake was surprisingly good. The filling was light and fluffy, and the crust was perfectly crumbly.


Sam Bish
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This cheesecake is divine! The perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.


Amaryllis Jadlady
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The crust was a bit too thick for my liking, but the filling was delicious.


Chinedu Chika
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Meh. The cheesecake was a bit too tangy for my taste.


Maranatha Perry
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This was my first time making a cheesecake, and it turned out amazing! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the cheesecake was absolutely perfect. Will definitely be making this again.


Adiva Haque
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a hit. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are consistently delicious. Highly recommend!


Hunter Black
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This lemon cheesecake was a dream! The crust was buttery and flaky, the filling was creamy and perfectly tangy, and the topping was a delightful combination of sweet and tart.