Artisan Cooking School and Catering Company of Grand Haven Michigan

Cheddar Royal Cheesecake

Amount Ingredients

CRUST:
1 1/2 cups                 Zweibach, crushed (about 18)
3 Tbsp.                     Sugar
1 tsp.                        Lemon rind
6 Tbsp.                     Melted butter

Mix together thoroughly. Press onto sides and bottom of 8 inch springform pan. Set in refrigerator to chill while making the filling.

FILLING:
4 (8 oz.) pkgs.          Cream cheese
1 cup                        Finely grated mild Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup                     Sugar
5                              Eggs
1/2 cup                     Whipping cream
1/2 tsp.                     Vanilla
1 tsp.                        Lemon rind

Soften cream cheese. Add Cheddar cheese. Mix until cheddar flakes are no longer visible. (Anticipate about 20-30 minutes.) Add sugar gradually. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in whipping cream, vanilla and lemon rind.

Bake at 500 degrees for 12 minutes then lower heat to 250 degrees and bake for 2 hours. The top should be golden. Cool.