BEST EVER CHEESECAKE

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I've passed this recipe on to dozens of folks. My daughter was so fond of it that she wanted it served for her wedding instead of traditional cake. - Howard Koch, Lima, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING/TOPPING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2/3 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
Dash salt
1 cup sour cream
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Pat into the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of an 8-in. springform pan. Chill. , For filling, beat cream cheese and eggs in a bowl on medium speed for 1 minute. Add 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and salt. Continue beating until well blended, about 1 minute. Pour into crust. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. For topping, combine the sour cream and remaining sugar and vanilla in a small bowl; spread over cheesecake. Bake 10 minutes longer. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 36g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Lana Wallbrown
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I've never made a cheesecake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cheesecake turned out great and it was so delicious.


Jeet Baidya
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious.


Kiyas Misari
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I made this cheesecake for my birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Sweet Girls
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This cheesecake was delicious! The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Thathsara Gaming
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I've never made a cheesecake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cheesecake turned out great and it was so delicious.


Christian C
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This cheesecake was amazing! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was so creamy and delicious, and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Benjamin Maina
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tanveer Hainssa
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This cheesecake was delicious! The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahmood Yousif
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Rafiq KhaskheliRK (Rksujawal)
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This cheesecake was amazing! I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Vivian Akoth
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I've never made a cheesecake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cheesecake turned out great and it was so delicious.


Jenny Dean-Miller
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious.


Galina Kopraleva
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I made this cheesecake for my birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Victor Owei
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This cheesecake was delicious! The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


SR GAMEING
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mercy Antonios
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This cheesecake was amazing! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was so creamy and delicious, and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.