Classic Cheesecake

This is the way cheesecake should be made and eaten. Not with strawberry topping or caramel drizzled over it. This cheesecake is decadent. Savor every plain bite.

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Serving Size: 10 servings

Chef: Julie Churchman

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Classic Cheesecake

The best, most decadent version of cheesecake I've ever had. My absolutely favorite.

Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 1 H & 30 MTotal time: 2 Hour

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 1 1/2 cup coarsely ground walnuts or pecans
• 1 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
• 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoon sugar

For the Filling

• 4 packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 eggs

For the Topping

• 2 cups ice cold sour cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

For the Crust

1. Mix ingredients together and press into spring-form pan to form crust.

For the Filling

1. Beat cream cheese at medium speed until smooth for 5 minutes.
2. Add sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. Beat thoroughly.
3. Add eggs one at a time, scraping the sides after each addition. Beat for 5 minutes.
4. Spoon over the crust.
5. Put pan on an insulated baking sheet. Bake at 350º for 40-45 minutes.
6. Turn the heat off and leave in the oven for another 30 minutes.

For the Topping

1. Mix ingredients together and press into spring-form pan to form crust.

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