Lemon Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the butter.
3. 3
   Reserve 1/4 cup of the crumb mixture; press remaining crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Beat cream cheese and remaining 1 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
6. 6
   Add sour cream; mix well.
7. 7
   Stir in lemon peel and juice.
8. 8
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
9. 9
   Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved 1/4 cup crumb mixture.
10. 10
    Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
11. 11
    Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
12. 12
    Store in refrigerator.