PHILLY Lemon Cheesecake

A light layer of graham cracker crumbs adds crunch to this luscious lemon cheesecake recipe.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 243 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 (250 g) packages PHILADELPHIA Brick Cream Cheese, softened
• 2 cups HONEY MAID Graham Crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix together graham crumbs and butter in a medium bowl until well combined. Reserve 1/4 cup crumb mixture; press remaining onto the bottom of a 13x9-inch pan.

Step 3

Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well blended. Add sour cream and lemon zest and juice; mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition. Pour over graham crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the center is almost set, about 40 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled, about 4 hours.