Lemon Cheesecake
CRUST:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
4 (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
10 drops yellow food coloring, optional
5 eggs, lightly beaten
HOW TO PREPARE:
In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press into greased 10-in. springform pan. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the cream, lemon juice, flour, lemon peel, extracts and food coloring if desired. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Chill. Yield: 16 servings.
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