Lemon Supreme Cheesecake

This is a great recipe that i found in a pillsbury cookbook.

Heat oven to 350 degrees f.

In medium bowl , combine all crust ingredients.

Mix well.

Press in bottom and 1 inch up sides of ungreased 9-inch spring-form pan.

In large bowl , beat cream cheese until fluffy.

Gradually add 3 / 4 cup sugar , beating until smooth.

Add eggs 1 at a time , beating well after each addition.

Add 1 cup whipping cream , lemon juice and salt.

Beat until smooth.

Stir in lemon peel.

Pour into crust-lined pan.

Bake at 350 degrees f.

For 55 to 65 minutes or until set.

Cool in pan completely.

In small bowl , stir lemon curd to soften mixture.

Spread smoothly over top of cheesecake to within 1 / 2-inch of edge.

Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Just before serving , carefully run knife around sides of pan to loosen.

Remove sides of pan.

In small bowl , beat 1 / 2 cup whipping cream and 1 tablespoon sugar until stiff peaks form.

Pipe or spoon whipped cream around edge of cheesecake.

Garnish with lemon peel , if desired.

Store in refrigerator.

vanilla wafer crumbs, sugar, lemon peel, margarine, cream cheese, eggs, whipping cream, fresh lemon juice, salt, lemon curd