Recipes Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes Creamy Cheesecake 4.6 (319) 258 Reviews 75 Photos This cheesecake is creamier than most cheesecakes, and very easy to make. Use grated lemon zest or 1 teaspoon lemon extract for flavoring. Submitted by Karin Christian Updated on June 12, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 75 75 75 75 Servings: 12 Yield: 1 to 9 - inch cake Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 16 ounces cream cheese 2 eggs ¾ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Beat softened cream cheese slightly. Add eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Beat until light and fluffy. Pour mixture into crust. 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. I Made It Print 677 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 281 Calories 18g Fat 25g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 281 % Daily Value * Total Fat 18g 24% Saturated Fat 10g 48% Cholesterol 73mg 24% Sodium 224mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 25g 9% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 19g Protein 5g 9% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 39mg 3% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 73mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.