Killer Cheesecake Recipe
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Killer Cheesecake

By: AUSTNTACHS 
"This is a basic delicious cheesecake that you can spruce up with sugared strawberries or blueberries on top, but it is fantastic just plain. Yummy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (80)

What to Drink?

Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 individual package graham crackers, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 3 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a food processor, combine graham crackers, 2 tablespoons sugar, butter and cinnamon. Pulse until smooth. Press into the bottom of an 8x12 inch baking dish.
  3. In the food processor, combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, eggs and vanilla. Process until smooth. Pour over crust.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until filling is set. Allow to cool for 2 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spread over top of cheesecake. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 495 | Total Fat: 37.6g | Cholesterol: 151mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2011 by gr8dzire   view full review
This recipe was delicious! The food processor made it very easy. I found this recipe tasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2006 by SueFata   view full review
This cheesecake is awesome. My boyfriend can't get enough of it and has me make it everytime...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2006 by BEKNJEN   view full review
Cheesecakes are my specialty but I've found this recipe to be a little sour tasting. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2006 by lgtraylor   view full review
Wasn't too crazy about this recipe at first, but it tastes MUCH better after it sits for a day...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by Kristen Kelley Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I actually divided the batter in half and made it plain and peanut butter chocolate swirled....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2006 by KEARMSTR Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Fairly easy to make and it turned out beautiful. I was tempted to not put the top layer of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2006 by AKdaisy   view full review
What a great recipe! Using quality sour cream and Mexican vanilla... I always get rave...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2006 by Bodo   view full review
The cake tasted really great, but it wasn't very hard in the middle. it was nicely cooked on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2006 by Cyndee   view full review
I made this cheesecake for my husband since cheesecake is his favorite. He absolutely loved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2006 by WINNIEWMS   view full review
This is SUPER easy with a cuisinart, and very good plain or with topping. I served with with...

 

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