Lemon Jewel Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Lemon Jewel Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs; 1/3 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest; 4 Land O Lakes Eggs; 1 (15.75-ounce) can lemon pie filling, divided; 1/3 cup Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream; 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; Lemon jelly fruit candy slices, if desired; Fresh raspberries, if desired; Mint leaves, if desired

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
4 Land O Lakes Eggs
1 (15.75-ounce) can lemon pie filling, divided
1/3 cup Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Lemon jelly fruit candy slices, if desired
Fresh raspberries, if desired
Mint leaves, if desired

1
Heat oven to 325F.
2
Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar in bowl; mix well.
3
Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of 9- or 10-inch ungreased springform pan.
4
Set aside.
5
Combine 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, sugar and lemon zest in bowl.
6
Beat at medium speed until very creamy.
7
Add 1 egg at a time, beating at low speed after each addition just until blended.
8
Pour mixture over crust.
9
Drop 1 cup lemon pie filling by tablespoonfuls over mixture.
10
Gently swirl with knife.
11
Bake 60-75 minutes or until edges are golden brown and center is just set.
12
Cool 5 minutes.
13
Loosen sides of cheesecake from pan by running knife around inside of pan.
14
Cool completely in pan 4 hours.
15
Remove sides of pan.
16
Beat whipping cream in bowl until stiff peaks form; set aside.
17
Combine 3-ounces cream cheese, powdered sugar and remaining pie filling in another bowl.
18
Beat at medium speed until creamy.
19
Gently stir in whipped cream.
20
Spread over top of cooled cheesecake.
21
Refrigerate at least 4 hours until chilled.
22
Garnish with lemon jelly candy slices, raspberries and mint leaves just before serving, if desired.

1125

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* 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: 1 3/4 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted, 1/4 cup sugar, 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Lemon Jewel 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.

Lemon Jewel Cheesecake

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