Golden Sun Cheesecake
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🕰️ Let’s embark on this culinary journey together, where preparation is a breeze, and the result is a creamy, dreamy cheesecake that will steal the spotlight at any gathering! 🎉
⏲️ Total Time: 53 minutes
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Sun-Sational Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon, grated rind
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions:
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Prepare the Crust:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted margarine.
- Press the mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 10 minutes.
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Create the Cheesecake Base:
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, flour, lemon juice, grated lemon rind, and vanilla extract.
- Mix at medium speed until well blended.
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Incorporate the Eggs:
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition.
- Beat in the remaining egg white (reserve the yolk for the glaze).
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Bake the Cheesecake:
- Pour the creamy mixture over the crust.
- Bake at 325 degrees F for an additional 10 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 250 degrees F and continue baking for 30 minutes.
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Cool and Glaze:
- Loosen the cake from the rim of the pan and allow it to cool before removing the rim.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch.
- Stir in water and lemon juice, cooking until the mixture is clear and thickened.
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Prepare the Glaze Continued:
- Take a small amount of the hot mixture and add it to the slightly beaten egg yolk.
- Return this mixture to the hot mixture in the saucepan.
- Cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Add the Finishing Touch:
- Cool the glaze slightly and then spoon it over the chilled cheesecake.
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Chill and Serve:
- Allow the cheesecake to chill, letting the flavors meld and the glaze set.
🎊 Congratulations! You’ve just created a Sun-Sational Cheesecake that’s not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes! Share the love and the recipe with your friends because this dessert deserves to be celebrated. 🥳🌟 Enjoy every sun-kissed bite!
