Bookbinder's Fabulous Cheesecake

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A friend gave me this delicious lemon-flavored cheesecake recipe. Simple to make, and a favorite ending for a special meal.

Submitted by JJOHN32
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Servings:
12
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch cheesecake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs

  • 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest

  • ⅔ cup apricot preserves

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 4 cups fresh strawberries

Directions

  1. Sprinkle the bottom of a lightly greased 9 inch springform pan with the graham cracker crumbs.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

413 Calories
28g Fat
35g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 413
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 257mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 81mg 6%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 206mg 4%

* 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.