Double Lemon Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 300F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan).
2. 2
   Mix crumbs, 3 Tbsp.
3. 3
   sugar and the butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan.
4. 4
   Bake 10 min.
5. 5
   Separate one of the eggs.
6. 6
   Cover and refrigerate egg yolk for later use.
7. 7
   Set egg white aside.
8. 8
   Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, the flour, lemon zest, 2 Tbsp.
9. 9
   lemon juice and the vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
10. 10
    Add egg white and remaining 3 whole eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
11. 11
    Pour over crust.
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    Bake 50 to 55 min.
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    or until center is almost set.
14. 14
    Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.
15. 15
    Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
16. 16
    Mix 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan; gradually stir in 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup juice until well blended.
17. 17
    Bring just to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until clear and thickened.
18. 18
    Beat reserved egg yolk lightly with fork.
19. 19
    Stir in 2 Tbsp.
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    of the hot cornstarch mixture.
21. 21
    Return to remaining cornstarch mixture in saucepan; mix until well blended.
22. 22
    Cook 1 min.
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    or until thickened, stirring constantly.
24. 24
    Cool slightly.
25. 25
    Spoon glaze over cheesecake.
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    Refrigerate until set.