Creamy Cheesecake

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

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

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
16 ounces cream cheese
2 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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.