Royal Cheddar Cheesecake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time45 MinCooking Time2 Hr 20 Min
Ready In3 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings8
CourseMethod
DishSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Crumbs1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar3 Tablespoon
 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
 Butter/Margarine6 Tablespoon, melted
 Cream cheese package4
 Mild cheddar cheese1 Cup (16 tbs), finely grated
 Filling1 3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Eggs5
 Whipping cream1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla1/2 Teaspoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Bake oven extremely hot to 500°

MAKING
2) In a small bowl mix zwieback crumbs with 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon of the grated lemon rind.
3) Mix melted butter or margarine.
4) Spread evenly at the base and up side of a buttered 8-inch spring-form pan.
5) Place pan on a 12-inch-long piece of double-thick foil. Fold the foil up around side to prevent butter from spilling while baking.
6) Chill the mixture while you make the filling.
7) In a large bowl soften cream cheese and gently beat in Cheddar cheese for about 25 minutes.
8) Beat in 1 3/4 cups sugar till creamy-smooth.
9) Beat in the eggs each at a time. Add cream, vanilla, and 1 teaspoon lemon rind.
10) Pour the mixture over prepared crust.
11) Bake in oven for 12 minutes and decreased to low heat at 250°. Bake for 2 hours till firm on top.
12) Place cake in pan on a wire rack and let cool completely. Remove the foil wrapping.
13) Loosen cake around edge with a knife. Carefully lift off side of pan and lift cake on its metal base.

SERVING
14) Garnish with fresh fruit on top.
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