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~ creamy dreamy cheesecake ~

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1lovetocook1x avatar
Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

This is the cheesecake my mom always made. So creamy good! One of my all time favorites. Feeds a lot too. I like the fact that this is baked in a cake pan and can lift it right out to cut. Garnish as desired. I usually make homemade fruit toppings, but tonight I used cherry preserves and whipped cream. It can be served with just the sour cream topping as well. This cheesecake is also great for parties or potlucks. Enjoy! So yummy!

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(1 rating)
yield 12 - 16
prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ creamy dreamy cheesecake ~

  • CRUST
  • 1 1/2 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    butter, melted
  • 2 - 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • FILLING
  • 4 - 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 4
    eggs
  • SOUR CREAM TOPPING - SOMETIMES I USE AND SOMETIMES NOT
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make ~ creamy dreamy cheesecake ~

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degree F. Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with foil, extending over edge of pan. ( will use these to remove cheesecake once cool ) Mix crumbs, sugar and butter and press evenly into the bottom of pan. Set aside.
  • 2
    Mix the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla on medium speed until well blended. Scrape sides of bowl a few times. ( I use my kitchen aid mixer with the paddle attachment.) Can use a regular mixer.
  • 3
    Add the sour cream and beat well. Scraping sides of bowl. Turn mixer to low and beat in eggs one at a time, just until blended. Over beating will possibly cause cracking in cheesecake.
  • 4
    Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes or until the center of cake is almost set. ( 50 minutes if not using topping. )
  • 5
    While baking, if using the sour cream topping, mix all ingredients until smooth and set aside. If you want a thicker layer of this topping I would make one of the recipe and another 1/2 batch.
  • 6
    After 40 minutes or until center of cake is almost set, remove from oven and carefully spread on the sour cream mixture. Return to oven for 10 more minutes.
  • 7
    Remove from oven and cool. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight is best. Remove cheesecake with extended foil, cut and garnish as desire..
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