Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

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Creamy Lemon Cheesecake
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  1. Place a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 6-9 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses and sugar until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and peel. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
  4. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Let stand for 5 minutes. Combine the sour cream, 4 teaspoons sugar and vanilla; spread over top of cheesecake. Bake 10 minutes longer.
  5. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
  6. In a small heavy saucepan, combine the cornstarch, salt and remaining sugar. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
  7. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in the lemon juice, butter and lemon peel. Cool to room temperature without stirring.
  8. Spread over cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Yield: 16 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 142.87 Kcal (598 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.24g 8%
Cholesterol 49.39mg 16%
Sodium 144.47mg 6%
Potassium 45.23mg 1%
Total Carbs 21.51g 7%
Sugars 13.71g 55%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 2%
Protein 2.9g 6%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 8%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 24.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 206.93 Kcal (866 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.59g 8%
Cholesterol 71.54mg 16%
Sodium 209.24mg 6%
Potassium 65.52mg 1%
Total Carbs 31.15g 7%
Sugars 19.86g 55%
Dietary Fiber 0.75g 2%
Protein 4.2g 6%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 8%
Iron 0.8mg 3%
Calcium 35.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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