Cumberland County Cheesecake

Submitted by MomEof3

"This recipe came form a dear friend of mine. The very Best Cheesecake."

 

• Ready In: 26mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 pie
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄3 cup butter, melted
• 3 eggs
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• fresh fruit (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar and butter.
3. Press on bottom and up 1 ½ inches on sides of an 8 or 9 inch springform pan.
4. Place in refrigerator while combining other ingredients.
5. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla at high speed until creamy.
6. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla at high speed until creamy.
7. Add eggs, one at a time.
8. Add eggs, one at a time.
9. Blend in sour cream.
10. Blend in sour cream.
11. Pour mixture into prepared crust.
12. Pour mixture into prepared crust.
13. Bake for 60-75 minutes. Place 9x13 pan filled halfway with water on bottom rack. Cheesecake is done when center is set but still jiggles slightly when gently shaken.
14. Turn off the oven and open the door slightly. Allow cheesecake to remain in oven 1 hour.
15. Turn off the oven and open the door slightly. Allow cheesecake to remain in oven 1 hour.
16. Remove from oven and cool completely.
17. Remove from oven and cool completely.
18. Chill for 4 hours or overnight.
19. Chill for 4 hours or overnight.
20. Top with sliced fruit or sprinkle with nuts, if desired.
21. Top with sliced fruit or sprinkle with nuts, if desired.