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Lemon Oreo Cheesecake aka The Best Cheesecake EVER!!

Course Dessert
Author Amye Melton

Equipment

  • springform pan

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups crushed lemon Oreos (about 25)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 5 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • Lemon Curd

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with a double layer of foil. Have a roaster ready for water.
  • Stir together crushed cookies and melted butter. Press into bottom and 2-inches up sides of springform pan. Bake 7-8 minutes. Cool on wire rack until ready to use. Reduce oven temperature to 325℉.
  • Beat cream cheese on medium speed for about 5 minutes. Gradually add sugar and flour, beating until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time. Add yolks, one at a time. Stir in zest, juice, and heavy cream.
  • Pour into crust and place pan in the roaster. Gently pour water in roaster until water reaches halfway up springform pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes, or until center is almost set but still slightly wobbly.
  • Turn off the oven and let cheesecake stand in the oven with the door partially open for one hour.
  • Remove from oven to a wire rack if it is still warm.
  • When completely cooled, remove foil from around the bottow and sides of the pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

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