CLASSIC AMERICAN CHEESECAKE

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This recipe was adopted from a former member ( Mean Chef) who no longer frequents Zaar. Its a delicious recipe that I am delighted to have inherited.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 32m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 lemon, zest of, of finely grated
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups dry cookie crumbs, such as gingersnaps or 1 1/2 cups graham crackers
3 tablespoons sugar
melted butter, for brushing pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Brush a 9-inch springform pan generously with melted butter.
  • For crust: Melt butter, stir in cookie crumbs and sugar.
  • press the mixture into the bottom of the pan, spreading evenly with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake until lightly toasted- about 13-15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool.
  • For the cheesecake: In an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on low speed until soft and smooth.
  • Add sugar, vanilla and salt and continue beating until light and creamy- 3-4 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth and scraping down the sides after each addition.
  • Stir in zest.
  • Pour batter into springform pan and bake until done (center will be slightly jiggly)- 1-1 1/2 hours.
  • Turn oven off and leave door slightly open for 1 hour.
  • Transfer to refrigerator and chill overnight.
  • Remove sides of springform and cake on pan base.

Jake Livingstone
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I highly recommend this cheesecake. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Kafy Hasan
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This cheesecake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


Sabyasachi Daschowdhury
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I love that this cheesecake is made with fresh ingredients. It makes it taste so much better than cheesecakes made with store-bought ingredients.


Heñok Awoke
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This cheesecake is a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties and everyone always loves it.


Dexta Mulherin
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This cheesecake is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I love the creamy texture and the graham cracker crust.


Daniel Gonzalez
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cheesecake with no problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Kristen Giatzis
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's always ready when I need it.


Exo_ StaR.
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Rita Florek
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This cheesecake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always turns out delicious.


Tijani halimat
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth.


Alisha Kings
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had. It's so creamy and delicious.


Misbah Queen
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! It was gone in no time.


April Crutcher
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This cheesecake is delicious! The texture is creamy and smooth, and the flavor is perfectly balanced. I love the graham cracker crust.


Puja Mallick
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This was my first time making cheesecake and it turned out amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Yasin Sadat
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for cheesecake.


Akibul Islam
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! It was creamy, smooth, and perfectly tangy. The graham cracker crust was the perfect complement to the filling. I will definitely be making this again.


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