Premier White Lemony Cheesecake

Premier white baking bars give this elegant and lemony cheesecake a smooth and creamy consistency. Try this in the Spring, Easter or a bridal shower - to rave reviews.

Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 50 mins

Servings: 12 to 16 servings

Crust:
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg yolk
1/8 teaspoon salt

Cheesecake:
12 ounces NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Baking Bar, broken into small pieces *
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large egg whites
1 large egg

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 9-inch springform pan.

FOR CRUST:
BEAT butter and sugar in small mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in flour, egg yolk and salt. Press mixture onto bottom and 1 inch up side of prepared pan.

BAKE for 14 to 16 minutes or until crust is set.

FOR CHEESECAKE:
MICROWAVE baking bars and cream in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; STIR. If pieces retain some of their original shape, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted. Cool to room temperature.

BEAT cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon peel and salt in large mixer bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in melted baking bars. Beat in egg whites and whole egg. Pour into crust.

BAKE for 35 to 40 minutes or until edge is lightly browned. Run knife around edge of cheesecake. Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Remove side of springform pan. Garnish as desired.

* NOTE: May use 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Premier White Morsels instead of baking bars.

Calories: 440 Calories from Fat: 280 Total Fat: 32 g Saturated Fat: 22 g Cholesterol: 105 mg Sodium: 270 mg Carbohydrates: 34 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 19 g Protein: 6 g

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