This cheesecake is creamier than most cheesecakes, and very easy to make. Use grated lemon zest or 1 teaspoon lemon extract for flavoring.
Ingredients
- prepared graham cracker crust: 1 piece (9 inch)
- ounces cream cheese: 16 piece
- eggs: 2 piece
- white sugar: 0.75 cup
- vanilla extract: 2 tsp
- lemon zest: 0.5 tsp (grated)
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Stages of cooking
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Beat softened cream cheese slightly. Add eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Beat until light and fluffy. Pour mixture into crust.
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Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until firm, about 25 minutes. Let cheesecake cool then top with cherry or blueberry pie filling, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
