ZWEIBACK CRUST
1 1/4 c Crushed Zweiback crumbs
3 tb Melted butter
1 tb Sugar
CAKE
2 lb Cream cheese
1 1/3 c Sugar
4 Eggs
2 tb All-purpose flour
2 ts Grated lemon zest
1/3 c Heavy cream
Crust: In a bowl, mix together the crumbs, butter, and sugar and
press into the bottom and partly up the sides of a 9 or 10 inch
springform pan. Bake in a preheated 325F for 8 minutes or until
lightly browned. Let cool.
Cake: In a mixer, combine the cheese and sugar until blended. Add
eggs and blend untik smooth. Mix in flour, lemon zest, and cream.
Pour into crust lined pan. Bake in a preheated 400F oven for 10
minutes; reduce temperature to 250F and continue baking 35 to 40
minutes longer or until just barely set. Turn off the oven, leave
the door ajar, and let cool in the oven for 1 hour longer. Chill.
To serve, remove pan sides and cut into wedges. Cheesecake: 31
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Yields
16 Servings