Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs (15 sq.)
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 (8 oz.) pkg. plus 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/4 c. whole wheat flake cereal
  • 3 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted
  • 2 tsp. lemon peel, grated
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 c. sour cream or cherry, strawberry or blueberry glaze

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Mix cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar or margarine.
  • Press in bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes; cool.
  • Heat oven to 300°.
  • Beat cream cheese in large mixer bowl.
  • Add 1 cup sugar gradually, beating until fluffy.
  • Add lemon peel and vanilla.
  • Beat in 1 egg at a time. Pour over crumb mixture.
  • Bake until center is firm, about 1 hour. Cool to room temperature.
  • Refrigerate at least 3 hours, but no longer than 10 days.
  • Loosen edge of cheese cake with knife before removing sides of pan.
  • Top with sour cream or glaze.