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Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

By: Kaaren Jurack

"'I'm always greeted with oohs and aahs when I bring out this exquisite dessert,' relates Kaaren Jurack of Virginia Beach, Virginia. 'It has a wonderful lemony flavor, silky texture and rich sour cream topping. The addition of nuts to a traditional graham cracker crust makes it especially delectable.'"

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr 15 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

CRUST:
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a bowl, combine crumbs, nuts and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan; set aside. in a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, beating on low speed just until combined. Add lemon juice, peel and vanilla; beat just until blended. Pour into crust.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes. Combine topping ingredients; spread over filling. Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing.