What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Fab Foodstuff: Lemon Berry Cheesecake! There’s something about lemon that makes your head spin, especially on a hot summer day. It might be the refreshing burst of citrus that seems to hydrate the senses. Or it could be the charm of living in the South that makes it incredibly desirable. Perhaps you’re just a sweet-tart kinda soul. Whatever the reason, add a little berry to the mix and it feels like a party. Because time may be a factor, I began with a prepared cake mix. The rest is pure magic.
LEMON BERRY CHEESECAKE
Ingredients:
16-ounce box of yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
1/2 cup strawberry preserves
1 pound powdered sugar
8 ounce block Neufchâtel cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Sliced strawberries, garnish
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°. Combine cake mix, melted butter, and one egg. Press crust into the bottom of a greased and floured 10” deep dish pie plate. Spread a thin layer of strawberry preserves over crust. Mix powdered sugar, 2 eggs, Neufchâtel cheese and lemon extract until smooth. No lumps should remain. Slowly pour cream cheese mixture over the layer of strawberry preserves. Bake 50-60 minutes. Cool and cut into wedges. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
You’re so right about lemon in the summertime. It hits the sun spot, and with berries on top . . . it’s like a chaise lounge for your taste buds.
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Can one ever have enough? I think not. 🍃🍋🌿🌞🍃
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No, no you can’t. 🙂
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Wonderful!! 👌🏻❤️
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Wonderful deliciousness. 🍃🍓🌿🍋🍃
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This is a great recipe. Thanks for sharing it.
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Always! 🍃🍓
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Oh yeah this looks great. I just stayed at a bed and breakfast and enjoyed some epic meals.
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Sounds like fun. 🍃🍓
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It was.
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Sounds like a wonderful summer cake!
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Some say Divine. 🍃🍓
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Wow!!
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So much nicer than my lemon cheese cake.. must try make it soon.. Yellow cake mix- will have to see what we have.. 😉
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Easy peasy. 🍃🍋
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I love lemons and berries. Yummo!
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Right?! 🌿🍓🌿🍋🌿
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Looks awesome! 💕
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Tasty, too. Blessings. 🍃🍓
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My daughter saw this photo and this recipe is next on her list, thank you!
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I am pleased beyond measure! Blessings! 🍃🍓
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hummm! So delicious!
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You can say that again! 🍃🍋
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My kids would go crazy over this! They love lemon and berries.
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…and it’s cake! 🍃🍓
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Thanks for this recipe, I was planning to do a surprise cook for my wife and this one will be the dessert.
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I am honored. Blessings. 🍃🍓
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