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The Perfect Cheesecake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Crust:
1 3/4 c. graham cracker crumbles (very fine)
1/3 c. melted butter
1/4 c. sugar
Filling:
3, 8-oz packages of cream cheese
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 large eggs
Topping:
1 1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 300º
Mix together crust ingredients. Press crumbs in the corners and up the sides of a 10 inch greased spring form pan. Press crumbs up to 1/4 inch from top of pan. Set aside. In separate mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and sugar for 3-5 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat for 30 minutes. Pour batter into crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 20 minutes. (If it is jiggly in the middle add 10 minutes to cool time). While cooling, blend together topping ingredients. Once the cake is done cooling, bake for 10 more minutes. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8-10
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
3 1/2 hours
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
For us, this cake only gets made about once a year but it is totally worth it! Serve by itself or with a fruit topping.

 

 

 

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