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Christmas Lemon Curd Cheesecake
in Diana's Recipe Book
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Servings: 16 |
Comments: A wonderful sweet and tangy lemon curd cheesecake. Serve this for your holiday dessert with Lemon curd whipped cream on the side. Your guests will be asking for a second helping of this delightful citrus dessert. |
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafer cookies (40 cookies), OR 1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup lemon curd* 3 eggs Garnish: (optional) Whipped Cream or Non-dairy whipped topping, thawed (for piping around edges of cheesecake) Fresh strawberries or raspberries Lemon Curd-Whipped Cream (optional) 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon store-bought lemon curd* |
Instructions: 1. Heat oven to 325ºF (160ºC). Mix cookie crumbs (or graham cracker crumbs, if using), 1 teaspoon of the lemon peel and the butter. Press evenly in bottom and up sides of 9 x 3-inch high springform pan. 2. Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar, lemon curd and remaining 1 teaspoon lemon peel and the vanilla extract, until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Pour over crust. 3. Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until center is set; cool 30 minutes. Run metal spatula along side of cheesecake to loosen. Refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 48 hours. 4. Release side of springform pan. Place cheesecake on serving plate or cake plate. Pipe whipped cream or non-dairy topping around edges of cheesecake and garnish with strawberries or raspberries (optional). If desired, serve with Lemon Curd Whipped Cream. Makes 16 servings. Lemon Curd-Whipped Cream With chilled beaters and a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and lemon curd until soft peaks form. Serve with cheesecake. *Note: Lemon curd may be purchased at most supermarkets. It can usually be found on the jam and jelly aisle. Photograph taken by Diana Baker Woodall© 2003 |
Source: DianasDesserts.com |
Date: December 25, 2003 |
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