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Lemon Cheesecake

This cheesecake is sure to please you and your family and/or friends. And for a healthier take on it, try our vegan version.

# of Servings

Serving Size

1 slice

Lemon Cheesecake

This cheesecake is sure to please you and your family and/or friends. And for a healthier take on it, try our vegan version.

# of Servings

Serving Size

1 slice

Ingredients

For the filling:

For the topping:

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and granulated sugar; beat in the eggs.
Add the syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla, and blend until combined and smooth.
Pour the cream cheese filling mixture into a prepared graham cracker crust; bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes or until set.
For the topping, combine all of the ingredients until smooth and creamy. After chilling for at least two hours, spread the sour cream topping over the chilled / set lemon cheesecake.

Recipe Notes

Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for several hours; serve with the sour cream topping and/or fresh fruit of your choice.

Cover and store for up to one week in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Cheesecake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17g 26%

Saturated Fat 8g 40%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 73mg 24%

Sodium 276mg 12%

Potassium 65mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 27g 9%

Dietary Fiber 0.01g 0%

Sugars 21g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 6%

Vitamin C 0.3%

Calcium 5%

Iron 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.