Lemon Cheesecake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup sugar
• FILLING:
• 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 10 drops yellow food coloring, optional
• 5 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten