Golden Lemon Glazed Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Golden Lemon Glazed 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; 1 small lemon, thinly slice, divided; 3 cups water, divided; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/3 cup lemon juice

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
1 small lemon, thinly slice, divided
3 cups water, divided
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup lemon juice

1
In a large bowl, 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 pan on a
2
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack
3
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 the crust. Return pan to
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.
5
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
6
Set aside 1 lemon slice; coarsely chop the remaining lemon slices. In small saucepan, combine the chopped lemon and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain and discard liquid.
7
In another saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; stir in the remaining water until smooth. Add lemon juice and lemon pulp. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. Refrigerate until cooled, stirring occasionally.
8
Pour the lemon glaze over the cheesecake; garnish with reserved lemon slice. Refrigerate leftovers.

1373

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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 14 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 Lemon Glazed 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 Lemon Glazed Cheesecake

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