Meyer Lemon Cheesecake with Easy Fresh Raspberry Sauce

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpgUrrV-xXOSisgJzm7z16ITGSDdCT_VxSPSATLCxE4hjkTAJrltwb7Nw8IPOSCMnaq-utnQey_eCsLL776sS1zRwEiYvyktQ1J1PpAqCRJYu_MOmVMcHjBT8m-Fj89kVpjnP5atPCwI/s1600/IMG_2757.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpgUrrV-xXOSisgJzm7z16ITGSDdCT_VxSPSATLCxE4hjkTAJrltwb7Nw8IPOSCMnaq-utnQey_eCsLL776sS1zRwEiYvyktQ1J1PpAqCRJYu_MOmVMcHjBT8m-Fj89kVpjnP5atPCwI/s640/IMG_2757.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F03%2Fmeyer-lemon-cheesecake-with-easy-fresh.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-hLM5ZCgcej8%2FUVHEr5M0cCI%2FAAAAAAAARh8%2Fw5lvEIVZb2o%2Fs640%2Flemon-cheesecake.jpg&description=Lemon%20Cheesecake%20with%20Easy%20Fresh%20Raspberry%20Sauce"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I was little, maybe around 2nd grade-ish, I remember my Mom making a cheesecake for her bridge club.  This was years before the Cheesecake Factory and years before many notable dining out experiences.  I remember thinking it was a very unusual, but from what my Mom said, a very special dessert.  The recipe was called "Cheesecake Supreme" from her Better Homes and Gardens (1979-ish) recipe book... as it was pretty much the ultimate resource in our house.  Either that or the Betty Crocker.  It is the same cookbook from which the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/03/easter-sugar-cookies.html">Deluxe Sugar Cookie recipe</a> came - definitely an oldie but a goodie.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Even today, with all of the internet search options available for cheesecake recipes, I still call my Mom to get this particular Cheesecake Supreme recipe for special occasions.  The most notable difference is the crust.  It is almost like a shortbread dough crust - no crumbled graham crackers here.  I think it makes such a nice compliment to the creamy filling without overpowering it as the grahams can seem to do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWmZitgB_sS3IyWhRx6kGdzqeoFA7RbGb2DjeI4f-3rbthKmgvkyJSsESmKMvndy4kP9P7pcf-4ArUA6Y3Scic20VDExpseVA8XbIDgYS5gQ9q0byHZSmz8H601i3-drdE1n6gSVMGgus/s1600/IMG_2736.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWmZitgB_sS3IyWhRx6kGdzqeoFA7RbGb2DjeI4f-3rbthKmgvkyJSsESmKMvndy4kP9P7pcf-4ArUA6Y3Scic20VDExpseVA8XbIDgYS5gQ9q0byHZSmz8H601i3-drdE1n6gSVMGgus/s640/IMG_2736.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>I've updated the recipe (of course... I can't help myself) to include fresh Meyer Lemon zest and juice.  Actually, the original recipe calls for a bit of lemon zest anyway, I just kicked it up to officially make it a "Lemon Cheesecake."  You can find Meyer Lemons right now in gourmet markets - they are definitely worth the hunt.  The taste, while still lemony, is smoother, almost sweeter than a normal lemon.  However, you don't need Meyer Lemons - regular will work just fine. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVoCm4s6qMZCfpFYLYkrou8hwNpmbVxtBtX3irNr4QSvSN36clpNWo49gBgG9JAOZUYMkntK0i90fSOG1_6XW4rvLaBl0PLnxNhUlwfsYSr9Ubl23uPmMgjsSZ-3lQ03hbwgW-Q1l6NM/s1600/IMG_2738.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVoCm4s6qMZCfpFYLYkrou8hwNpmbVxtBtX3irNr4QSvSN36clpNWo49gBgG9JAOZUYMkntK0i90fSOG1_6XW4rvLaBl0PLnxNhUlwfsYSr9Ubl23uPmMgjsSZ-3lQ03hbwgW-Q1l6NM/s640/IMG_2738.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The raspberry "sauce" is very simple and will take only 1 minute to make.  Literally.  By using store-bought raspberry jam heated in the microwave then tossed with fresh raspberries, you have a sauce that is beautiful and shiny and will set up nicely on the cake.  Even when you cut it it won't run all over the place. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkdn2-FLXSOXExI95kMAyu1pSu-fVwFR-LbeqKxCBCva77yvOHYVzpyE58RT2PryUlowwUDtbZ3qSi0HoXNdJVu2URuz1kJT8kdf0MTPFqDQTDTmvtdkslF_lMVJcfeE-BjUl5zOKKFk/s1600/lemon-cheesecake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkdn2-FLXSOXExI95kMAyu1pSu-fVwFR-LbeqKxCBCva77yvOHYVzpyE58RT2PryUlowwUDtbZ3qSi0HoXNdJVu2URuz1kJT8kdf0MTPFqDQTDTmvtdkslF_lMVJcfeE-BjUl5zOKKFk/s640/lemon-cheesecake.jpg" width="448" /></a> <span style="font-size: large;">Meyer Lemon</span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Cheesecake</span><br /><i>with raspberry sauce</i><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F03%2Fmeyer-lemon-cheesecake-with-easy-fresh.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-hLM5ZCgcej8%2FUVHEr5M0cCI%2FAAAAAAAARh8%2Fw5lvEIVZb2o%2Fs640%2Flemon-cheesecake.jpg&description=Lemon%20Cheesecake%20with%20Easy%20Fresh%20Raspberry%20Sauce"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />Crust:<br /><br />1 cup flour<br />¼ cup sugar<br />1 teaspoon lemon zest<br />½ cup butter <br />1 slightly beaten egg yolk <br />¼ teaspoon vanilla <br /><br />Filling: <br /><br />3 packages cream cheese <br />2 teaspoons lemon zest<br />2 lemons, juiced<br />1 1/2 cups sugar <br />¼ teaspoon salt<br />  3 eggs <br /><br />Raspberry Sauce :<br /><br />1 cup of raspberry jam<br />1 cup of fresh raspberries<br />1 tablespoon of lemon zest <br /><br />Preheat oven to 400.<br /><br />Make Crust: <br /><br />Combine first 3 ingredients. Cut in butter till crumbly. Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix well. Pat 1/3 of dough on bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan (sides removed). Bake about 8 minutes or till golden; cool. Butter sides of pan; attach to bottom. Pat remaining dough on sides of pan to height of 1 3/4 inches.<br /><br />Reduce heat to 300 degrees. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzruCYtxiNmvFmf1hRxdajdj5_eJHtmFXh6Mf4IhwwaUdASfTY-K_nfpFZTW-ZN9ZiVTUCOmHNoPTagf5LtWzTgOiSdoYqkUpOXC4p1p0YO4UtXK9roagAO6Ud9vqni9z6dEJRTtHtUxU/s1600/IMG_2733.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzruCYtxiNmvFmf1hRxdajdj5_eJHtmFXh6Mf4IhwwaUdASfTY-K_nfpFZTW-ZN9ZiVTUCOmHNoPTagf5LtWzTgOiSdoYqkUpOXC4p1p0YO4UtXK9roagAO6Ud9vqni9z6dEJRTtHtUxU/s640/IMG_2733.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Make Filling:<br /><br />Add softened cream cheese into the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.  Beat until creamy; add sugar, lemon juice and zest.  Add eggs one at a time, beating after each just to blend. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkteBW1vQPYIdpWBaXL6lwk7V3PgsovdLZiisohd7ogQsJxyZCm4mhK0dma9Hmc612ycAB5fNzqEikv0cS1tAgKzfluvbkIpktgeHdFHvCERPmzMZXheQqc44x45lT5goIahS-P2-tMho/s1600/IMG_2744.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkteBW1vQPYIdpWBaXL6lwk7V3PgsovdLZiisohd7ogQsJxyZCm4mhK0dma9Hmc612ycAB5fNzqEikv0cS1tAgKzfluvbkIpktgeHdFHvCERPmzMZXheQqc44x45lT5goIahS-P2-tMho/s640/IMG_2744.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />Turn into crust-lined pan.  Bake 55 minutes or till knife inserted off-center comes out clean. Remove from oven; cool 1/2 hour; loosen sides of cheesecake from pan with knife. Cool 1/2 hour more; remove sides of pan. Cool 2 hours longer.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDSOExF6ms3v6BPLgbvzA9VP-wriedXbu3oBSwLR5zNxQTrsLpWSOI6fHR6X6LuLMuxhFWGfB0h4NB-sCiD2kI2I-CaVuOO0OKIXfOJ6Oeu-n7OA65znx0PZBiYiDOm5uu4XdYAwvFQo/s1600/IMG_2748.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDSOExF6ms3v6BPLgbvzA9VP-wriedXbu3oBSwLR5zNxQTrsLpWSOI6fHR6X6LuLMuxhFWGfB0h4NB-sCiD2kI2I-CaVuOO0OKIXfOJ6Oeu-n7OA65znx0PZBiYiDOm5uu4XdYAwvFQo/s640/IMG_2748.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />Raspberry Sauce :<br /><br />Put jam into a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute until melted.  Add raspberries and stir to coat.  Pour over cooled cheesecake.  <br /><table><tbody><tr class="ingredient"><td class="amount"><br /></td><td class="name"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxqFt_yZsdWm7gsHRMcwDRZ4CalKLUHsw8W9wuh5pUn91fbghJlhWIl_1RPcwE2sj5yky-5M0nQplPYf1NOTQYE7UHykPt7wZ5kA_wkjrUUIsGdbDPEuSpqVwrp3XLkEc6tdBmma12hQ/s1600/IMG_2750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxqFt_yZsdWm7gsHRMcwDRZ4CalKLUHsw8W9wuh5pUn91fbghJlhWIl_1RPcwE2sj5yky-5M0nQplPYf1NOTQYE7UHykPt7wZ5kA_wkjrUUIsGdbDPEuSpqVwrp3XLkEc6tdBmma12hQ/s640/IMG_2750.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />The sauce will set up after about 30 minutes- but you can serve it right away if you'd like.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_GLVITmeUNChCdvXH1qd7-T1-YFcxKs1V29mQ_pZcuYjBgq6XxIujHuTS4B1qAMG2TD9xzVv8H1WBY1vWxwdzYKEudl0VVk0gbzUn6Ah1SWHQoDsSjh4y_Hw07Pd24cFSfF_3BQrLaww/s1600/IMG_2754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_GLVITmeUNChCdvXH1qd7-T1-YFcxKs1V29mQ_pZcuYjBgq6XxIujHuTS4B1qAMG2TD9xzVv8H1WBY1vWxwdzYKEudl0VVk0gbzUn6Ah1SWHQoDsSjh4y_Hw07Pd24cFSfF_3BQrLaww/s640/IMG_2754.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like to top it with a little bit of lemon zest to show that it is lemony!</div><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F03%2Fmeyer-lemon-cheesecake-with-easy-fresh.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-hLM5ZCgcej8%2FUVHEr5M0cCI%2FAAAAAAAARh8%2Fw5lvEIVZb2o%2Fs640%2Flemon-cheesecake.jpg&description=Lemon%20Cheesecake%20with%20Easy%20Fresh%20Raspberry%20Sauce"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Meyer Lemon Cheesecake with Easy Fresh Raspberry Sauce

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