Lemon Cheesecake With Shortbread Cookie Crust Recipe

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Lemon Cheesecake With Shortbread Cookie Crust
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Make crust:.
  2. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together on medium high speed for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add flour and ground cookies to the mixture and blend for 3-4 seconds until fully incorporated.
  4. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  5. Bake the crust at 350° F for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. Allow the crust to cool completely.
  7. Make cheesecake:.
  8. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until light and smooth.
  9. Add the mascarpone cheese and sugar and continue to beat on medium speed.
  10. Add the eggs one at a time.
  11. Blend in the lemon zest and juice.
  12. Pour mixture into the cooled crust.
  13. Set the cheesecake pan into a roasting pan, and add enough water to the roasting pan to reach halfway up sides of the cheesecake pan.
  14. Place in a 350° F oven for approximately one hour or until the cake is set and the top is golden brown.
  15. Remove the cake from the roasting pan and place on a wire rack.
  16. Allow cake to cool slightly, then place the cake in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 588.7 Kcal (2465 kJ)
Calories from fat 421.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.81g 72%
Cholesterol 158.16mg 53%
Sodium 456.34mg 19%
Potassium 141.78mg 3%
Total Carbs 35.85g 12%
Sugars 22.69g 91%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 4%
Protein 8.34g 17%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 123.8mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 380.93 Kcal (1595 kJ)
Calories from fat 272.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.29g 72%
Cholesterol 102.34mg 53%
Sodium 295.28mg 19%
Potassium 91.74mg 3%
Total Carbs 23.2g 12%
Sugars 14.68g 91%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 4%
Protein 5.4g 17%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 80.1mg 12%

* 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

  • 15.5
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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