Lemon Cheesecake
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
1-1/2 cups butter shortbread cookie crumbs (5-1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup half-and-half or light cream
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup lemon curd (about one 10-ounce jar)
1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds or 2 cups fresh raspberries
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
Directions
Place oven rack at center position.
Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
To make the crust, combine the crumbs and melted butter.
Press the cookie crumbs onto the bottom only of an 8-inch springform pan.
Bake for 5 minutes.
Cool on wire rack.
To make the filling, pour half-and-half into a small saucepan.
Sprinkle gelatin over half-and-half.
Let stand for 3 minutes to soften.
Heat and stir gently over medium heat about 1 minute or just until gelatin dissolves.
Remove from heat; cool.
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; add lemon curd and lemon peel.
Add half-and-half mixture; beat about 1 minute more until combined.
Pour filling over crumb crust in springform pan; smooth top with a spatula.
Cover with plastic wrap; chill for at least 6 hours or up to 48 hours.
To serve, run a small knife around inside of springform pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Top cheesecake with pomegranate seeds or raspberries.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip: Cheesecake can be made two days ahead; store covered in refrigerator. Seed pomegranates; cover and chill
10 to 12 servings
Prep: 25 minutes
Bake: 5 minutes
