"Vanilla bean cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and creamy white chocolate mousse topping is a treat all year long. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1 stick butter, melted
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2 tbsp. sugar
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1 tsp. vanilla extract
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3 sticks of cream cheese, 8 oz each (total of 24 oz) room temperature
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1 cup sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 tbsp. lemon juice
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1 tbsp. vanilla extract (or the innards of a vanilla bean)
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1 tbsp liqueur, optional
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
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seeds from one vanilla pod
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4 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
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4 ounces white chocolate baking squares, melted