CHOOSE YOUR FLAVOR CHEESECAKE

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A from-scratch taste using a mix... My sister clipped this from the local newspaper in December, 1981, and it became a Christmas tradition. Bake, don't bake or try one of the flavors - you choose your cheesecake.

Provided by RC :)

Categories     Cakes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 c margarine
1 pkg no-bake cheesecake mix
3 Tbsp sugar
1 c sour cream or 2-3 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
1 c milk
see variations below

Steps:

  • 1. Generously coat sides of an 8" springform pan with 1 tbls. margarine about 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Coat sides with graham cracker crumbs from mix.
  • 2. Melt remaining margarine and mix with remaining graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Press mixture into bottom of the pan.
  • 3. In a small mixing bowl, combine no-bake cheesecake filling, either sour cream OR cream cheese, and milk. Beat at low speed of mixer until thoroughly blended; beat at medium speed for 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
  • 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • 5. VARIATIONS:
  • 6. SOUR CREAM TOPPING: Combine 1 cup sour cream and 2 tbls. sugar. Spread on top of cheesecake before baking.
  • 7. NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE: Combine graham crackers from mix with 1/3 cup melted margarine and 3 tbls. sugar. Press against bottom and sides of a 9" pie plate. Prepare cheesecake filling as directed above; pour into crust and chill.
  • 8. ROCKY ROAD CHEESECAKE: Mix 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, 1/4 cup mini marshmallows, and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts into beaten cheesecake filling.
  • 9. TOASTED COCONUT CHEESECAKE: Add 1/3 cup toasted coconut to beaten cheesecake filling mixture. Mix until well blended. Garnish with additional toasted coconut before serving.
  • 10. FRUIT-TOPPED CHEESECAKE: Prepare basic recipe as directed, but do not use the sour cream topping. Spread in prepared pan or pie plate. Top with 1 cup canned pie filling. Bake as directed above, or if making the no-bake version, chill until ready to serve.

Luz Lomeli
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different flavors and toppings and it's always delicious.


Tseries I series
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This cheesecake is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good.


Pleasure Fortunate
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Mimi Orji
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I highly recommend it!


Shahriar Rehan
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Raja Samiullah
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This cheesecake is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the graham cracker crust.


Mfihlako Mwandla
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out well. It was too crumbly.


Bryce Ketchum
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for me, but my kids loved it.


Para G
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it always turns out great. It's my go-to cheesecake recipe now.


Edinson Diaz
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Md hasan Khen
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This cheesecake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Prototype
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Skilo Jnr17
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The flavor was just right.


AH SIRAJUL ISLAM
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The cheesecake turned out perfect! The crust was graham cracker and the filling was smooth and creamy.


Amazing Dhnggy213
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This cheesecake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me.


Ezat Khan
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I love that this recipe allows you to choose your own flavor. I made a chocolate cheesecake and it was divine!


Roxy Cilliers
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This cheesecake was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone raved about its creamy texture and delicious flavor.