Lemon Cheesecake – Another Best, Really.

INGREDIENTS

For the Crust::

2 1/4 cups

graham cracker crumbs (about 25 single crackers, crushed)

1/4 cup

sugar

6 tbsp

melted butter

For the Filling::

·ounce packages cream cheese, softened

eggs

1 1/3 cups

sugar

3 tbsp

lemon juice

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 tsp

grated lemon rind

For the Sour Cream Topping:

1 pint

sour cream

3 tbsp

sugar

1 tsp

vanilla extract

For the Glaze::

1/2 cup

sugar

1 tbsp

plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/2 cup

water (I substituted 1/2 cup Limoncello for the water but it's optional. I also ended up adding just a touch of lemon paste color. )

2 tbsp

lemon juice