Classic Cheesecake

With all the variations of cheesecake something can be said about the classic cheesecake. It's scrumptious and stands alone and from which all other flavours of cheesecake are created. Equally so, classic recipes are delightful standbys. 

Classic Cheesecake

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1 1/4 cups graham crumbs

1/4 cup butter, melted

3 packages (250g each) cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

zest of 1 lemon

3 eggs

Heat oven to 350ºF.

Mix graham crumbs and butter together in a bowl; press into the bottom of a lined spring form pan.

In a large bowl beat together the cream cheese, sugar and lemon zest with a mixer until blended. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over the crust.

Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until centre is almost set. Run a knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool completely before removing rim. Once cooled, top the cheesecake with a ready made cherry filling and refrigerate cheesecake for about 4 hours. 

Have a lovely weekend and stay safe everyone! - JD