Name: The Best Ever Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 20 ounces cream cheese (2 1/2- 8 ounce packages); 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 3 eggs; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 pint heavy whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (I like to use fresh)

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The Best Ever Cheesecake created by MommyMakes

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.

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ingredients

20 ounces cream cheese (2 1/2- 8 ounce packages)
1 ³⁄₄ cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 eggs
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pint heavy whipping cream
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice (I like to use fresh)

directions

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

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"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."

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question by Parting Seas B.

11/4/2017

What crust did you use? Did anyone use sour cream with this recipe or follow it exactly?

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review by Miss Diggy

6/16/2012

June 16, 2012: Since stumbling across this recipe 7 years ago, I have not tried ANY other baked cheesecake. This is the BEST cheesecake ever! And, I do use it with your recipe http://www.food.com/recipe/graham-cracker-crust-116887 for the crust. Simply amazing! I am making it again per DH's request for Father's Day. Thank you!!!<br/>April 17, 2005: What a cheesecake! And I do think this is the best baked plain cheesecake I have ever had. I saw the picture on the front page of Zaar, and knew I had to have it. Mine didnt turn out as brown as yours is, but it was browned a little and it was wonderful! Creamy and perfect in every way for me! Thanks so much!

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review by icanbme41

3/3/2011

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.

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review by ItalianDelia

8/7/2009

WONDERFUL! Enough said!

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review by Mekalucha

2/9/2009

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!

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