Lemon Cheesecake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the butter.

3. 3

   Reserve 1/4 cup of the crumb mixture; press remaining crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   Beat cream cheese and remaining 1 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

6. 6

   Add sour cream; mix well.

7. 7

   Stir in lemon peel and juice.

8. 8

   Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.

9. 9

   Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved 1/4 cup crumb mixture.

10. 10

    Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set.

11. 11

    Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

12. 12

    Store in refrigerator.

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