HOLIDAY CHEESECAKE 
1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs (about 15 sqs.)
2 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
5 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 c. sugar
3 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. vanilla
5 eggs

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, butter and cinnamon. Press in bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. Beat cream cheese in large bowl. Add 2 cups sugar, beat until fluffy. Add lemon peel and vanilla. Beat in 1 egg at a time. Pour over crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until center is firm. Refrigerate.

 

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