Lemon Cheesecake

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 6 hr 50 min
  • Servings 16

Ingredients

Crust

Filling

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 containers (3.25 oz each) lemon pudding (from 4-pack container)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 300°F. Wrap outside bottom and side of 10-inch springform pan with 2 layers of heavy duty foil to prevent leaking. Spray inside of pan with cooking spray. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cake mix; set aside. In large bowl, beat remaining cake mix, oil, 1 egg and lemon peel with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly. Press firmly in bottom and 1 inch up side of pan.
  • 2
    In same large bowl, beat reserved 1/4 cup cake mix, the cream cheese, sugar, pudding and sour cream on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in 3 eggs, one at a time, just until blended. Pour into crust.
  • 3
    Bake 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes or until edges are set but center of cheesecake jiggles slightly when moved. Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches. Leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes longer.
  • 4
    Remove cheesecake from oven; place on cooling rack. Without releasing side of pan, run knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate uncovered at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
  • 5
    When ready to serve, discard foil and remove side of pan. Pipe or spoon whipped topping around outside edge of cheesecake. Store covered in refrigerator.

  • To quickly soften cream cheese, remove from wrappers and place on microwavable plate. Microwave uncovered on High about 25 seconds or just until softened.
  • For clean cuts when serving the cheesecake, dip a sharp knife in hot water and dry on a paper towel before each cut.
  • If you’re looking for a stronger lemon flavor, try experimenting with adding a little extra grated lemon peel to the crust or the filling.
  • Baking for a crowd? These Lemon Cheesecake Bars have a similar flavor profile and serve 48.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
18g
28%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
80mg
26%
Sodium
380mg
16%
Potassium
65mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
49g
16%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
34g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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