BASIC CHEESECAKE

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When working with cheesecakes, here's the basic recipe I start with. Experiment with it, and enjoy! :)

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 lbs cream cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a medium sized spring form pan with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Mix the cinnamon, brown sugar, and graham cracker crumbs together, then stir in the melted butter.
  • Coat the crumbs well with the butter, then press them into the bottom of the spring form pan.
  • Place pan in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Whip the cream cheese in a mixer.
  • With the mixture running slowly, sprinkle in the sugar and cornstarch, then add in the eggs and vanilla.
  • Slowly add the cream or half and half until all ingredients are well mixed.
  • Pour into the spring-form pan.
  • Place the pan on a cookie sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top begins to brown and the cake is firm.
  • Cool at room temperature and refrigerate.
  • Serve well chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.4, Fat 40.4, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 168.2, Sodium 385.8, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 34.4, Protein 7.7

Jamel Kidd
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This cheesecake is the worst cheesecake I've ever had.


Vuyile Njaju
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This cheesecake is a disappointment.


Jesse Davis (Squirrel)
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This cheesecake is not worth the effort.


CXXKSZARX
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This cheesecake is too expensive to make.


Adeel Shankar
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Foday MB Turay
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This recipe is not suitable for beginners.


Ola El barbary
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The instructions are unclear and difficult to follow.


Denisa Porumb
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This recipe is missing some key ingredients.


Mame Abdu
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out at all. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


Movie HUB
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This cheesecake was a disaster! It cracked all over the top and the filling was runny.


LaShonda stewart
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I found the crust to be a bit too thick and the cheesecake a bit too dense.


Noor Khaliq
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Mdripon khan
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The best cheesecake I've ever had. I highly recommend it.


S Vadelma
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Amazing! This cheesecake is so smooth and creamy. I love the graham cracker crust.


Syed Plays
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This was my first time making a cheesecake and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to follow.


Ambient shi Khan
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for special occasions.


Christy Kinzer
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This cheesecake was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone raved about the creamy texture and the perfect balance of sweetness and tang.