Basil Lemon Cheesecake - Appetizer For 10 Recipe

Name: Basil Lemon Cheesecake - Appetizer For 10
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1 cup sourcream; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup basil leaves (*see note); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon of lemon zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 pounds cream cheese,room temp; 2 Tbs. butter, soft; 1 cup crushed graham crackers

Servings: persons

2 large eggs
1 cup sourcream
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup basil leaves (*see note)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon of lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 pounds cream cheese,room temp
2 Tbs. butter, soft
1 cup crushed graham crackers

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
In food processor or with mixer, lightly beat eggs. Add sour cream, sugar, basil, cornstarch, lemon juice, zest and vanilla. Process until smooth. Add cream cheese, 1/2 pound at a time until blended.
3
Spread softened butter on bottom and halfway up sides of a 9 or 10 in. spring form pan. Cover buttered area with cookie crumbs, pressing to be sure they stick.
4
Pour in cheesecake batter and bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Run a knife around edges of cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.
5
Cool on wire rack 5 min. then remove the side of the pan.
6
Finish cooling. Cut with dental floss into thin wedges.

1702

kcal

Calories

151

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggs, 1 cup sourcream, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 cup basil leaves (*see note), and more.

Yes, Basil Lemon Cheesecake - Appetizer For 10 falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Basil Lemon Cheesecake - Appetizer For 10

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