Best 2 One Great Cheesecake Recipes

Indulge in the creamy delight of a classic cheesecake with our comprehensive guide. From the velvety smooth texture to the decadent graham cracker crust, this timeless dessert is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect cheesecake, with step-by-step instructions and expert tips. Explore variations like the tangy key lime cheesecake, the luscious chocolate cheesecake, and the refreshing lemon cheesecake. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes will guide you through the process, ensuring a delightful treat that will impress your family and friends.

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ONE GREAT CHEESECAKE

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This is a variation on other cheesecake recipes that I have found here and incorporates 'suggestions' from the comments sections. I wanted to consolidate it all into 1 recipe. I have had great comments on this version and personally I believe it is absolutely delish.

Provided by cc663

Categories Cheesecake

Time 4h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
⅓ cup butter, melted
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 ½ cups white sugar
¾ cup Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys®)
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the bottom in 2 layers of aluminum foil.
Mix graham crackers, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Add more butter if the mixture seems dry. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
Mix cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl until smooth. Blend in Irish cream liqueur. Add eggs 1 at a time. Mix in sour cream, flour, and vanilla extract until batter is smooth. Pour batter into crust. Place filled springform pan into a large, deep baking pan. Add 1 inch of very hot water to the outer pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn off oven and leave cake in the closed oven for 2 hours to cool completely. Chill in the refrigerator before serving, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 166.1 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 22.8 g, Sodium 355.5 mg, Sugar 39.3 g

"THE HEAVY ONE" CHEESECAKE

This New York-style cheesecake recipe appears in The Joy of Cheesecake by Bovbjerg and Iggers (1980). The recipe calls for a shortbread crust, but you can use graham cracker crumbs or whatever you want. This one is very rich, hence the name. Prep and cooking times do not include chilling overnight. Serve as is or try a topping such as blueberry or cherry pie filling or a raspberry coulis.

Provided by Cooking Beast

Categories Cheesecake

Time 2h35m

Yield 1 cheesecake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons flour, all purpose
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 egg yolks
5 eggs, large
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is light and fluffy.
Mix in the sugar and flour and continue beating until it is smooth.
Add the zests, the yolks, the eggs, one at a time, thoroughly mixing after the addition of each with the mixer.
Stir in the heavy cream, and mix only briefly until blended.
Pour the mixture into the prepared crust in the 10-inch springform pan, and bake for 15 minutes at 475 degrees F. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees F and continue to bake for 60 minutes.
Then, turn the oven off and allow the cake to sit inside while it cools down for another 60 minutes.
Remove the cake from the oven, allow to cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator over night.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 162.1, Sodium 252.7, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 24.2, Protein 6.7

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your cheesecake. Use the best cream cheese, butter, sugar, and eggs that you can find.
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature: This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients. If your cream cheese is too cold, it will be difficult to mix and may cause lumps in your cheesecake.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can cause the cheesecake to be dense and crumbly. Mix the ingredients until they are just combined.
Bake the cheesecake in a water bath: This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking. Place the cheesecake pan in a larger pan filled with hot water. The water should come up about halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan.
Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving: This will help to prevent the cheesecake from falling apart. Let the cheesecake cool for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Conclusion:

Cheesecake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect cheesecake that will impress your friends and family. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, I encourage you to try one of the recipes in this article. You won't be disappointed!