Creamy Cheesecake Recipe
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Creamy Cheesecake

By: Karin Christian 
"This cheesecake is creamier than most cheesecakes, and very easy to make. Use grated lemon zest or 1 teaspoon lemon extract for flavoring."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (127)

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -9 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Beat softened cream cheese slightly. Add eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Beat until light and fluffy. Pour mixture into crust.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until firm, about 25 minutes. Let cheesecake cool then top with cherry or blueberry pie filling, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 281 | Total Fat: 18.4g | Cholesterol: 77mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2004 by TVLAND   view full review
I didn't have enough cream cheese to make my regular cheesecake so I tried this recipe. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2005 by pdassis   view full review
This is a very easy recipe, and it comes out very creamy and tasty. Just cut back on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2006 by CARTHECOOK   view full review
This cheesecake is beyond compare !!!! So creamy and it tastes like you have been baking it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2006 by Momof2   view full review
This was good...unfortunately I have already tried Chantal's New York Cheesecake from this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2003 by VALERIEE19   view full review
Fabulous! I changed the recipe a bit: I omitted the lemon, used fat-free cream cheese, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2006 by JULIEM1835   view full review
Turned out perfect! This was my first time making cheesecake. Used previous reviews tips....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2004 by GIFTY2   view full review
My husband loved it and he knows cheesecakes. It came out extremely creamy and silky. I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2003 by MARJORIE8   view full review
This was my first time making a cheesecake and everyone loved it! It was absolutely delicious...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2003 by bookchiq   view full review
We used extra lemon zest (because zesting is just that much fun!) and it was delicious. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2003 by LITTLEBIT279   view full review
i've made a lot of cheesecakes, but this is by far the best and the easiest one i've made. my...

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