Lemon Cheesecake

Ingredients:

- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 3 large eggs

- 1/4 cup lemon juice

- Zest of 1 lemon

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2. Prepare the crust with graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.

3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.

4. Pour over crust and bake for about 50 minutes. Cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

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2025/3/23 Edited to

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