Rich Luscious Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

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Rich Luscious Lemon Cheesecake
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Ingredients:

  • crust:
  • 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 20 squares)
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • filling:
  • 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • topping:
  • 2 cups (16 oz) sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, combine the crumbs, nuts and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan; set aside. in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, beating on low speed just until combined. Stir in the lemon juice, peel and vanilla; beat just until blended. Pour into crust.
  2. Bake at 350° 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.
  3. 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. Yield: 12-14 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 312.8 Kcal (1310 kJ)
Calories from fat 161.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.97g 28%
Cholesterol 80.03mg 27%
Sodium 157.86mg 7%
Potassium 98.66mg 2%
Total Carbs 34.25g 11%
Sugars 22.36g 89%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 5%
Protein 5.15g 10%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 29.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 354.9 Kcal (1486 kJ)
Calories from fat 183.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.38g 28%
Cholesterol 90.8mg 27%
Sodium 179.11mg 7%
Potassium 111.94mg 2%
Total Carbs 38.86g 11%
Sugars 25.37g 89%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 5%
Protein 5.84g 10%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 7%
Calcium 33.4mg 3%

* 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

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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