Lemon Cheesecake

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Lemon Cheesecake:

 

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup butter, melted

 

3 packages-(8-oz.s each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

1 cup sour cream

3 eggs

Grated peel and juice from one large lemon

 

Preheat oven to 325º

 

Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar and butter , reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture. Press remaining crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Set aside

 

Beat Cream Cheese and 1 cup sugar on medium speed until well blended. Add sour cream, mix well. Add eggs one at a time just until blended. Stir in lemon juice and peel and pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

 

Bake 45 to 50 minutes until center is almost set. Run a knife around the rim to loosen cake. Cool before removing rim. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Store in refrigerator.