Deluxe Cheesecake
photo by Chef Pookie-617742
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
12
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1⁄4 cup butter, plus
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
- 1 (16 ounce) carton sour cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Combine crumbs, 2 TBSP sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well.
- Press in a 10-inch spring form pan; set aside.
- Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until soft and creamy.
- Gradually add 1 cup of sugar, beating until fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after addition.
- Stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla.
- Pour cream cheese mixture into crust.
- Bake at 375°F for 25 to 35 minutes or until cheesecake is set.
- Increase oven temperature to 500°F.
- Beat sour cream on medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes.
- Add 3 TBSP sugar and remaining 1/2 tsp vanilla; beat 1 minutes longer.
- Spread over cheesecake.
- Bake at 500°F for 5 to 8 minutes or until bubbly.
- Cool to room temperature and chill 8 hours or over night.
- Once completely chilled, top with your favorite fruit, chocolate syrup, etc!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Chef Pookie-617742
United States