The Best Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

The Best Lemon Cheesecake Recipe is perfect for a summer afternoon with friends.

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With notes of citrus in every bite, it has the perfect balance between sweet and tart.

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INGREDIENTS The Best Lemon Cheesecake

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HOW TO MAKE THE BEST LEMON CHEESECAKE

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Combine all ingredients in your food processor and pulse until they are combined. The mixture will be sandy.

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Spoon a heaping tablespoon of mix into the liners and press into the bottom of the pan.

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Bake crust in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove pan and place on a cooling rack.

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Make the Filling Bring a kettle of water to a boil for the water batch. In a medium bowl mix the sugar and lemon zest until the sugar is fragrant.

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The Best Lemon Cheesecake Recipe