Classic Cheesecake
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Classic-Cheesecake Reminisce Extra

MY husband and I love desserts and this is
one of our favorites. It is delicious and there
are no leftovers...extra calories, you know!
Sometimes I top each piece with fresh seasonal
berries.

SERVINGS: 2 CATEGORY: Dessert METHOD: Baked TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + chilling

1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

FILLING:
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

TOPPING:
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the
bottom of a greased 4-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350? for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in lemon juice and peel. Pour over crust. Return pan to baking sheet. Bake at 350? for 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes (leave oven on). Combine topping ingredients; carefully spread
over filling. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan just before serving.
Yield: 2 servings. Editor's

Note: This recipe may be prepared in a 2-cup baking dish. Prepare as directed. Increase topping amounts to the following: 3/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla.
Chris in NM

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