Lemon Curd-Topped Cheesecake

Name: Lemon Curd-Topped Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 5 h 5 min
Yield: Makes 12 servings, one piece and 2 Tbsp. sauce each.
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter , melted; 3 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese , softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar , divided; 6 egg s, divided; 2 Tbsp. grated lemon zest , divided; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsp. butter

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Recipe by Kraft

Prep Time

15
min.

Total Time

5
hr.

5
min.

Servings

12 servings, one piece and 2 Tbsp. sauce each

Add lemon curd to one of our cheesecake recipes. Who will love this tart & creamy dessert more: cheesecake lovers or lemon curd fans? Best guess? Both.

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1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
3 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
6 eggs, divided
2 Tbsp. grated lemon zest, divided
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. butter

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Preheat oven to 350°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 325°F if using a dark nonstick springform pan). Mix graham crumbs and melted butter until well blended; press firmly onto bottom of pan. Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup of the sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add 3 of the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Stir in 1 Tbsp. of the lemon peel. Pour over crust.
Bake 45 to 50 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Meanwhile, beat remaining 3 eggs and remaining 3/4 cup sugar with wire whisk until well blended. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. lemon peel, the lemon juice and 2 Tbsp. butter; mix well. Microwave on HIGH 2 min.; beat until butter is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Microwave an additional 2 min. or until mixture just comes to boil and is slightly thickened; stir. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Drizzle sauce evenly over cheesecake slices before serving.

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Sweets can be part of a balanced diet but remember to keep tabs on portions.

Make Ahead

Lemon curd can be stored in refrigerator up to 1 week before using as directed.

Tips for Cheesecake Success

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Servings

12 servings, one piece and 2 Tbsp. sauce each

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 12 servings, one piece and 2 Tbsp. sauce each
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	430

Total fat	28g
Saturated fat	17g
Cholesterol	195mg
Sodium	350mg
Carbohydrate	36g
Dietary fiber	1g
Sugars	29g
Protein	8g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	20 %DV
Vitamin C	8 %DV
Calcium	6 %DV
Iron	4 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by aspade5 from I followed this recipe exactly and found it fun to make, elegant to serve and delicious to eat! I followed this recipe exactly and found it fun to make, elegant to serve and delicious to eat! I highly recommend it - you can taste the fresh lemon taste!

Date published: 2008-08-04

Rated 4 out of 5 by Tagalonglo from Made this last night, very good, very lemony. Made this last night, very good, very lemony. I did not have a spring form pan, just used a pre-made graham cracker pie crust. Turned out fine.

Date published: 2008-05-03

Rated 2 out of 5 by spookytree from The lemon curd just made the cheesecake runny, and looked unappetizing. The lemon curd just made the cheesecake runny, and looked unappetizing. It tasted alright, but not great.

Date published: 2010-09-12

Rated 5 out of 5 by kmburke12 from This was a great summer treat, lemon is always refreshing to eat and easy to make. This was a great summer treat, lemon is always refreshing to eat and easy to make.

Date published: 2008-05-15

Rated 5 out of 5 by vledinger from Best cheese cake I've ever had, I have to make it quite frequently for my husband Best cheese cake I've ever had, I have to make it quite frequently for my husband

Date published: 2014-01-13

Rated 5 out of 5 by kelly dinners from fabulous, really easy and best of all very lemony! fabulous, really easy and best of all very lemony!

Date published: 2008-04-21

Rated 4 out of 5 by pammo2 from I love the microwave lemon curd. I love the microwave lemon curd. It is so EASY!

Date published: 2008-04-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by ajschueler23 from Makes a great dessert for company. Makes a great dessert for company.

Date published: 2009-06-08