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Favorite Lemon Cheesecake

Favorite Lemon Cheesecake
A homemade chocolate crush complements the light lemon flavor of this delectable little dessert from Cathy Chan of Calgary, Alberta. "One of my friends gave me the recipe, which is perfect for birthday dinners, anniversaries...just about any occasion," she relates.
2-4 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup crushed chocolate wafers
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the
  • bottom of a greased 6-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking
  • sheet. Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire
  • rack.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in
  • the sour cream, lemon juice, flour, lemon peel and vanilla. Add egg;
  • beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust.
  • Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center
  • is almost set. Cook on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a
  • knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
  • Chill for 8 hours or overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate
  • leftovers. Yield: 2-4 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Favorite Lemon Cheesecake (continued)

Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
© Taste of Home 2013