Creamy Cheesecake
Description
This cheesecake is creamier than most cheesecakes, and very easy to make. Use grated lemon zest or 1 teaspoon lemon extract for flavoring.
Ingredients
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1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
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16 ounces cream cheese
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2 eggs
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3/4 cup white sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Beat softened cream cheese slightly. Add eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Beat until light and fluffy. Pour mixture into crust.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 25 minutes. Let cheesecake cool then top with cherry or blueberry pie filling, if desired.