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Lemon Zest Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Press buttered graham crumbs into springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
  3. Beat in lemon zest and juice until fragrant.
  4. Swirl cinnamon and brown sugar through batter.
  5. Pour into crust; bake 60 minutes until set, then cool.
  6. Chill overnight; garnish with a little extra lemon zest before serving.

Notes

Zest the lemon before juicing; it is so much easier that way.