Golden-Glazed Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Golden-Glazed Lemon Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup sugar; 2/3 cup butter, melted; 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring; Fresh raspberries

Servings: persons

2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring
Fresh raspberries

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Combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a
2
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes or until set. Place pan on a wire rack (leave oven on).
3
For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed until combined. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla just until blended. Pour into crust. Return pan to
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.
5
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
6
For glaze, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and peel until blended. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a metal spoon. Add food coloring if desired. Transfer to a small bowl; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
7
Spread glaze over cheesecake; garnish with raspberries if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

1548

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

100

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 2/3 cup butter, melted, 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Golden-Glazed Lemon 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.

Golden-Glazed Lemon Cheesecake

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