HEAVENLY CHEESECAKE

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A prized cheesecake recipe, this one will please even the fussiest guest! For festive touches, see Tips from the Kitchens below the recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 9h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup vanilla wafer, chocolate wafer, graham cracker or gingersnap cookie crumbs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 bag (12 ounces) white baking chips, (2 cups), melted
1/2 cup half-and-half
Cut-up fresh strawberries, if desired
Fresh mint leaf, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Mix cookie crumbs and butter in small bowl. Press evenly in bottom of springform pan, 10x3 or 9x3 inches. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
  • Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in vanilla, melted baking chips and half-and-half until blended. Pour over crust; smooth top.
  • Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until center is set; cool 15 minutes. Run metal spatula around side of cheesecake to loosen. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours, but no longer than 48 hours. Remove side of pan. Top cheesecake with strawberries. Garnish with mint leaves. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg

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This cheesecake is so creamy and delicious. I love the graham cracker crust. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Naomi Offiong
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I've tried many cheesecake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Zian Vaz
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This cheesecake is so good, I could eat it every day! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Thorax Jet
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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.


Mason Malone
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This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


jane kinuthia
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe for beginners and experienced bakers alike.


Sakura Hanamoto
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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 a hit with my guests.


Yanker Junior
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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.


Raaj Almani
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This cheesecake is so creamy and delicious. I love the graham cracker crust. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Tony Ward
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I've tried many cheesecake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Maddie S
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This cheesecake is so good, I could eat it every day! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Alyah Girmay
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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.


Abdul Hannan Rashid
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This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


Melaan Crouch
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe for beginners and experienced bakers alike.


Shameem Fuj
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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 a hit with my guests.


Mpagi Hassan
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Shine pyae lay
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This cheesecake was heavenly! It was so creamy and delicious, and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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