Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. butter, softened
  • 40 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 3/4 c. sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 c. whipping cream
  • 1/2 c. sour cream

Method

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter in bowl; mix well.
  • Press over bottom and side of 9-inch spring-form pan.
  • Chill in refrigerator.
  • Combine cream cheese, 1 3/4 cups sugar, flour, vanilla and lemon rind in mixer bowl; mix well.
  • Add eggs and egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add whipping cream and beat until well blended.
  • Pour into chilled crust.
  • Bake at 500° for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 250°.
  • Bake for 1 hour longer.
  • Loosen from rim of pan.
  • Cool in pan for several minutes.
  • Remove rim of spring-form pan.
  • Chill in refrigerator for 3 hours to overnight.
  • Yield: 20 servings.