pie plate cheesecake with sour cream top

East Hampton, NY
Updated on Sep 16, 2011

This is very similar to my other cheesecake recipe but is smaller and you can make it easier by using a ready made graham pie shell.

prep time
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - ready made graham cracker crust (or mix 2 and 1/4 cups crushed graham crackers with 1/2 cup melted butter and 3 tablespoons sugar and press into pie plate )
  • 1 - 8 oz bar of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • FOR THE SOUR CREAM TOP
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make pie plate cheesecake with sour cream top

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 325
  • Step 2
    Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  • Step 3
    Gradually add lemon juice,sugar,milk,salt and vanilla.
  • Step 4
    Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition.
  • Step 5
    Pour into crust and bake for 25-30 minutes or until set in the middle.
  • Step 6
    Meanwhile combine 2 tablespoons of sugar,sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla in small bowl.
  • Step 7
    spread the sour cream mixture gently on cheesecake and bake for 10 minutes longer. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours before serving.

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Category: Desserts
Category: Pies
Keyword: #cheesecake
Keyword: #sourcream

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