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Ingredients:
2 packages cream cheese, softened,
1/2 cup sugar,
2 large eggs,
1 tablespoon lemon juice,
lemon zest from 1 lemon,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Cheesecake crust ingredients:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs,
1/4 cup granulated sugar,
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened,
1/4 cup crushed pistachio nuts. |
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Recipe:
1. Combine the ingredients for the crust and mix well.
2. Spread the mixture at the bottom of a 9 inch pie pan and bake at medium temperature until golden in color.
For the cheesecake filling:
3. Blend together the ingredients for the filling and pour the mixture over the pistachio nuts crust.
4. Bake at medium temperature until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the edge comes out clean.
5. Cool the lemon cheesecake for at least 1 hour before cutting.
Also, see my recipe for Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake.
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