Memories of winnipeg creamy cheesecake

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupGraham wafer crumbs
cupBrown sugar
Grated peel of a lemon
2poundsCream cheese
4Eggs
¾cupSugar
¼teaspoonGround cardamom
cupButter, melted
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1teaspoonVanilla

Directions

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.