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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- 2
Make the cheesecake filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and mix until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended.
- 3
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 4
Chill the cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 5
Make the whipped cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- 6
Serve
Top the chilled cheesecake with seasonal berries and dollops of whipped cream before serving.
