Tarta de queso con frambuesa y limón

Ingredientes

• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter (melted)
• 2 8 ounces packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 6 ounce container fresh raspberries
• 2 1/2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam (heated until smooth (optional))

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix together butter and graham crackers and then press into the bottom of 3 4-inch spring form pans and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, mix cheese and sugar together until smooth. Mix in one egg and then add the second egg along with the zest and juice and mix until smooth (don't over beat).

4. 4

   Pour batter over crusts. Place pans on a cookie sheet and then bake for 35-40 minutes until it is puffed and the middle looks dull (not shiny). Turn off the oven and open it a crack and let it sit in in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, run a sharp knife around the edge of each cake to release it from the pan and and let cakes cool to room temperature before placing in the fridge. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before removing sides and serving. Garnish with fresh raspberries and spoon or brush on seedless jam over raspberries. (Cheesecake tastes best served at room temperature)