Cheesecake Al Limoncello

14 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup vanilla wafer
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 32 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup limoncello
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon limoncello

Directions

  1. 1
    Crust: Crumb the cookies, mix with the graham cracker crumbs and melt butter and press the mixture in the bottom and about an inch up the sides of a 9 1/2-inch springform pan.
  2. 2
    Batter: Beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Add the eggs one at a time without excessive beating to avoid removing the air, followed by mixing in the remaining batter ingredients.
  4. 4
    Pour into the pan and bake at 350F for about an hour or until the center of the surface is somewhat solid.
  5. 5
    Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Topping: Mix together the sour cream, sugar and limoncello and spread evenly over the top.
  7. 7
    Bake another 10 minutes; remove and let cool to room temperature.
  8. 8
    Refrigerate at least 12 hours before serving.

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