A - Z Blogging Challenge - L

I just had to get a cheesecake into the mix, I'm only surprised it has taken this long!!  Hope you enjoy!!




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Lemon Cheesecake

Crust

1/3 cup butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup brown sugar
- Melt butter in saucepan.  Stir in crumbs and sugar.  Press into ungreased 25cm (10") springform pan.  Bake in 350 degree F. oven for 10 minutes.  Cool.

Filling

2 - 250g (8oz) Cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.  Beat in eggs, one at a time.  Add sugar, lemon juice and zest.  Stir well.  Pour over cooled crust.  Bake in 350 degrees F. oven for approximately 45 minutes or until firm.

Topping

500mls (2 cups) sour cream
3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- Mix sour cream and sugar together.  Spread over cooked cheesecake and return to oven for 10-15 minutes.  Cool.  Chill untill needed.

Monica