The Best Ever Cheesecake

KathyLRichey's Note:

After trying and trying different cheesecake recipes, I formulated one of my own. I do believe this is the perfect cheesecake. Very simple with a wonderful taste. You will need a 10 inch springform pan and to prepare a basic graham cracker crust beforehand.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 20 ounces cream cheese (2 1/2- 8 ounce packages)
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (I like to use fresh)

Directions:

1. Cream together cheese, sugar, and vanilla.
2. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix well.
3. Add cornstarch, whipping cream and salt.
4. Mix on high speed for 3 minutes.
5. Add lemon juice.
6. Pour into prepared 10 inch crust in springform pan.
7. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
8. Allow to cool in oven with door ajar for 1 hour.
9. Remove and cool on rack until cheesecake reaches room temperature.
10. Chill 12 hours before removing from pan.
11. Top with desired fruit.

Reviews

[Chef #186719]

I agree that this is a really good cheesecake, but of course I forgot the water bath and it cracked like a big star in the middle. I had made it for my son's 23rd birthday. Anyway, this cake got ate up crack and all. I don't know if gas stove had anything to do with the cracking,I just have to make a mental note not to forget the water bath.

[ItalianDelia]

WONDERFUL! Enough said!

[Mekalucha!]

So very very yummy. Soft and smooth and ohh so good. I didnt know it would make so many pies. I got 3 out of one batch! This is the reason I gain wieght!!! I love it thanks!