Creamy Cheesecake

          

This cheesecake is creamier than most cheesecakes, and very easy to make. Use grated lemon zest or 1 teaspoon lemon extract for flavoring.

Original recipe makes 1 -9 inch cake

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
16 ounces cream cheese
2 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Beat softened cream cheese slightly. Add eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Beat until light and fluffy. Pour mixture into crust.
  3. 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 281 kcal
Carbohydrates: 25.1 g
Cholesterol: 77 mg
Fat: 18.4 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 4.6 g
Sodium: 224 mg

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