Yield: 10 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| ¾ cup | Graham wafer crumbs |
| ⅓ cup | Brown sugar |
| \N \N | Grated peel of a lemon |
| 2 pounds | Cream cheese |
| 4 \N | Eggs |
| ¾ cup | Sugar |
| ¼ teaspoon | Ground cardamom |
| ⅓ cup | Butter, melted |
| \N \N | Juice of 1/2 lemon |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla |
CRUST
FILLING
1. Preheat oven to 350F(180C)
2. Mix crust ingredients together and press into a 10-inch springform pan. 3. In a large bowl combine the ingredients for the filling. Beat thoroughly and pour over the crust.
4. Bake 35 minutes. When baking is complete, turn off oven, prop oven door open with folded tea towel and let cake stand in oven for about 1 hour. Refrigetate several hours before serving.