Creamy Cheesecake A La Lindy
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Course : Cheesecakes
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 16
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***CRUST***
     3/4  cup           all-purpose flour
     1/4  cup           sugar
     1/4  cup           butter -- softened
   1      teaspoon      lemon rind -- grated
     1/2  teaspoon      pure vanilla extract
   1                    egg yolk
                        ***FILLING***
   5      packages      {8 oz each}cream cheese -- softened
   1 3/4  cups          sugar
     1/4  cup           whipping cream
   3      tablespoons   all-purpose flour
   2      teaspoons     lemon rind -- grated
   2      teaspoons     orange rind -- grated
   1      teaspoon      pure vanilla extract
   6                    eggs
                        ***PLUM SAUCE GLAZE***
   2      pounds        fresh ripe plums -- quartered
   1      cup           sugar
   1      tablespoon    fresh lemon juice
                        water
   1 1/2  tablespoons   cornstarch
 

Preparation:

1. Butter a 9 x 3-inch spring-form pan; remove ring from bottom and set aside. 2. Combine crust ingredients in bowl with pastry blender; shape into ball. 3. Put half on pan bottom, cover with waxed paper, and roll to edge of pan. Remove paper. 4. Bake in preheated 400 F. oven 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly golden. 5. Cool; reassemble pan. 6. Pat remaining dough around edge of pan to within 1 inch of top; set aside. Filling: 1. Beat all ingredients except eggs together until fluffy. 2. Add eggs; beat smooth. 3. Pour into pan; bake in preheated 400 F. oven 10 minutes. 4. Lower heat to 250 F.; bake 1 hour. 5. Cool in pan on rack 2 hours; chill 3 hours, or overnight. 6. Serve "as is," or top with Plum Sauce Glaze when plums are in season. Plum Sauce Glaze 1. Combine plums, sugar, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water in saucepan; cook over low heat until juices flow. 2. Heat to a boil; simmer gently until plums are tender but still hold shape, about 10 minutes. 3. Stir a little water into cornstarch; stir into plum mixture and cook a few minutes, until clear and thickened. 4. Cool. Arrange a few plum quarters on cheesecake. Pass remaining sauce. NOTE: This elegant cheesecake was inspired by the renowned version served at the famous Lindy's Restaurant in New York. Cheesecake can be served plain or glazed with plum sauce. It's a dessert fit for the g