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Ingredients
| graham cracker crumbs: 2 Tbl |
| cream cheese: 4 8oz packages (softened) |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| eggs: 4 |
| lemon juice: 1 tsp (fresh) |
| vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp |
| lemon zest: 1/4 tsp |
| apricot preserves: 2/3 cup |
| water: 2 Tbl |
| strawberries (whole): 4 cups (fresh) |
Bookbinder's Fabulous Cheesecake
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"A friend gave me this delicious lemon-flavored cheesecake recipe. Simple to make, and a favorite ending for a special meal."
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
12 serving(s)
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Directions
- Sprinkle the bottom of a lightly greased 9 inch springform pan with the graham cracker crumbs.
- Combine the cream cheese and sugar. Mix at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the lemon juice, vanilla extract ,and lemon rind. Pour batter into the pan.
- Bake in a preheated 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
- Combine apricot preserves and water in a small saucepan. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Arrange strawberries on top of the cheesecake. Spoon preserves mixture over strawberries. Chill.