- 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 purchased 9-inch graham cracker crust
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend first 6 ingredients in processor until smooth. Pour mixture into crust. Bake until cake filling is just set, about 35 minutes. Cool cheesecake slightly.
- Combine 1 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla in small bowl. Spread mixture evenly over cheesecake. Bake 10 minutes. Cool. Refrigerate cake overnight. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.) Cut into wedges and serve.