CREAMY CLASSIC CHEESECAKE

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with a crushed graham cracker crust, smooth, dense filling this is irresistible. You can also add cherry pie topping or fresh cut strawberries on top. No matter what. This is so thick the fork will stand up in it. Serves 16 Prep plus baking time= 1 hr 45 min by Great American Home Baking

Provided by Bekah G

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

11 graham crackers (22 squares)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon peel, finely grated
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F Crush the crackers into crumbs (use a food processor or put crackers in plastic bag and roll a rolling pin over them until they are crushed). Add the butter and sugar; mix. Press onto the base of a 9 inch springform pan. Chill in refrigerator.
  • For the filling, place the cream cheese in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. Blend in the sugar. Add the flour and beat until combined. On
  • low speed, beat in the eggs, one at a time, just until blended, scraping the side of bowl often. Add the sour cream, lemon peel and vanilla and beat just until blended. Pour the filling over the crust in the pan.
  • Place cheesecake in pan of water while baking to keep from cracking. Bake the cheesecake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Turn off oven and keep the oven door ajar. Let the cheesecake sit in oven for 1 hour.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Run a knife around the sides. Cover, chill for 6 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, remove from the pan sides. Slide cheecake onto a serving plate.
  • Cut and enjoy.

muneera salem
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This cheesecake is amazing! It's creamy, rich, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I highly recommend it.


A real Vampire
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Delight Orji
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This cheesecake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It's not too heavy and it's the perfect ending to any meal.


leardmuji8
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients and it always turns out perfect.


Arafat islam Hridoy
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This cheesecake is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert to indulge in after a special meal.


Feelgreat Again702girl
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I'm not much of a baker, but this cheesecake recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.


Kelvin Klein
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.


Si Ikbal
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Zain Muhammad
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I've never been a fan of cheesecake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.


banazir jahan
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This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


majda maqbool
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The cheesecake was a bit dry. I think I overbaked it.


Nafisa Talukdar
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred a more tart cheesecake.


Austen Ladd
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There are a lot of steps involved and it took me a long time to make.


Samson tefera
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This cheesecake is a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, fluffier cheesecake.


Kibrom KS
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The crust on this cheesecake is amazing! It's the perfect combination of sweet and buttery.


Michael Tamayo
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This cheesecake is so creamy and smooth. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Huzaifa Bhatti
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients and it always turns out delicious.


Kawaii Crafts
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This was the first time I've ever made a cheesecake and it was surprisingly easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the cheesecake turned out beautifully.


M Nabeel
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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.


Scott Talbert
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This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! It was creamy, rich, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. The crust was also delicious and easy to make.