INGREDIENTS

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 lbs cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon rind , grated
  • 3 cups sour cream
  • 1/4 cup butter , melted

    • Crust

  • 2 cups graham crackers , crushed
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix crust ingredients with a fork.
  2. Press into a springform pan.
  3. Mix sugar and eggs.Add cream cheese gradually beating until most lumps disappear.
  4. Add the rest of ingredients except the butter, beat until mixed well.
  5. Fold in Butter.
  6. Pour into pan. Bake in 350 degree F for 45 minutes. Open oven door and let cool in oven.