Introduction: Creamy Lemon Cheesecake
This is a great no bake cheesecake that's easy to make and perfect on those hot summer days. This cheesecake is light and creamy with a balanced tart/sweet flavor.
This cheesecake perfect for picnics, donations, potlucks or any social events… using the Keebler Ready Crust Graham Cracker; you’ll NEVER have to worry about losing or forgetting your cherished pie plate!!
Step 1: Ingredients:
Ingredients:
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, room temperature
1 medium lemon, minced rind
1 medium lemon juice
1/4 cup Domino® Confectioners Sugar
1 (16 oz.) container Kraft Cool Whip Original Whipped Topping
1 (21 oz.) can Comstock Original Country Cherry Pie Filling
1/2 to 1 tsp. almond extract
2 teaspoons Domino® Confectioners Sugar
Step 2: Directions:
In a mixer bowl, cream the cream cheese until light and creamy.
Step 3:
Scrape the inside of the bowl.
Step 4:
Add the confectioner’s sugar, beat until blended.
Note: I usually sift the before adding to cream cheese, to limit lumps of sugar in the filling.
Step 5:
Add lemon peel, and lemon juice, cream together. Beat the cream cheese filling until light and creamy, about 1 minute.
Step 6:
Step 7:
With a a zester or grater, remove only the yellow part of the lemon’s peel.
Step 8:
Add lemon peel, and lemon juice, cream together, until light and creamy, about 1 minute.
Step 9:
Scrape the inside of the bowl.
Step 10:
Step 11:
Mix on high for 1 minute more. Then scrape the inside of the bowl.Mix on high for 30 seconds more.
Step 12:
Pour cream cheese filling into prepared piecrust and smooth out.
Step 13:
Place in the refrigerate and chill for 20 minutes to 1 hour, or until slightly firm.
Step 14: Meanwhile:
In a small bowl, combine the cherry pie filling, confectioners’ sugar and almond extract, mixing well.
Note: I usually add 2 -3 tsp. sifted confectioner’s sugar and or 1/2-1 tsp. almond extract; depending on the brand of cherry purchased.
Step 15: Topping:
Remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator and add the pie cherry pie filling over top, returning to refrigerator until served.
Step 16: Servings:
This recipe serves 8 servings. I truly hope you enjoy this recipe and let me know!!
Step 17:
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