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Plaza Diner Cherry Cheesecake




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List of Ingredients




3/4 cup All-purpose Flour
3 Tbs. Granulated Sugar
1 tsp. Grated Lemon Peel
6 Tbs. Butter
1 Egg Yolk; Slightly Beaten
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
3 8-oz. packages Cream Cheese; Softened
1 cup Granulated Sugar
2 Tbs. All-purpose Flour
1/4 tsp. Salt
2 Large Eggs
1 Egg Yolk
1/4 cup Milk

Cherry Sauce:
3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
2 Tbs. Cornstarch
Pinch of Salt
1/3 cup Water
4 cups Unsweetened Tart Red Cherries (Pitted)

Recipe



1. In a small bowl combine the flour, sugar, and half the lemon peel. Cut in butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon of the vanilla. Pat one third of the cake crust onto the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan. Bake in a pre-heated 400-F degree oven for about 7-minutes, or until golden. Cool. Butter the sides of the spring form pan. Pat remaining mixture onto sides of pan about of 2-inches deep and set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl beat together the softened cream cheese, remaining grated lemon peel, and remaining vanilla until fluffy. The longer you beat the mixture the creamier the cheesecake will be, so take your time and thoroughly beat the cream cheese for at least 10 to 15-minutes.

3. Stir together 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and the salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture. Add 2 eggs and 1 egg yolk all at one time and continue to beat mixture at a low speed setting until thoroughly combined. Stir in milk until well blended. Turn cheesecake mixture into the crust-lined spring form pan. Bake in a pre-heated 450-F degree oven for 10-minutes, then reduce heat to 300-F degrees and continue to bake for 50 to 55-minutes. Watch the center of the cheesecake to make sure it appears set to indicate the cheesecake is baked through. Cool for at least 15-minutes. Loosen the sides of cheesecake from pan with a spatula and continue to cool for 30-minutes, then remove the sides of pan. Cool at least 2 hours prior to serving and refrigerate to store.

4. To prepare the cherry sauce combine all ingredients in a saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat until thick and bubbly. Cover and refrigerate to store, but serve at room temperature for enhanced flavor. Top sliced portions of cheesecake with cherry sauce and serve.