Best Ever Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Best Ever Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 cup butter; 1 egg yolk, beaten; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 20 ounces cream cheese; 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 5/8 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 egg yolk; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup butter
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
20 ounces cream cheese
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
5/8 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
2
To Make Dough Crust: Combine 1 cup of the flour, 1/4 cup of the sugar and 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel. Cut in the butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the beaten egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Pat 1/3 of the dough into the bottom of one 9 inch springform pan with the sides removed. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 6 minutes. Let cool then butter sides of pan and attach to bottom. Pat the remaining dough evenly on the sides to a height of 2 inches.
3
To Make Filling: Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degree C). Stir cream cheese to soften, then beat until fluffy add 1/8 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel.
4
Mix 1 1/2 tablespoons flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt and the remaining sugar together. Gradually blend this mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Add the eggs and the egg yolk one at a time, beating well after each one. Gently stir in the heavy cream. Pour batter into the prepared crust.
5
Bake at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes or until top edge of crust is golden. Reduce heat to 200 degrees F (100 degrees C) and continue baking for 1 hour. Remove cake from oven and cool in pan for at least 3 hours. Remove sides of pan to serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Best Ever Cheesecake 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.

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