Ingredients
Crust:
zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Filling:
5 8-oz bars of cream cheese, Philadelphia-style
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup half-and-half
5 eggs, plus 2 egg yolks
Preparation
Crust: Mix together lemon zest, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and butter. Pat on bottom of springform pan.
Filling: Mix all ingredients together, adding the eggs last; beat well. Bake 1 1/2 hours in 250 °F oven. Turn oven off and let sit in oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven and chill for 2-3 hours before serving.
