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Killer Cheesecake

SUBMITTED BY: AUSTNTACHS PHOTO BY: CODISH

"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!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 80 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2006 by gr8dzire
This recipe was delicious! The food processor made it very easy. I found this recipe tasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2006 by SueLab
This cheesecake is awesome. My boyfriend can't get enough of it and has me make it everytime... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2006 by BEKNJEN
Cheesecakes are my specialty but I've found this recipe to be a little sour tasting. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by Kristen Docimo
I actually divided the batter in half and made it plain and peanut butter chocolate swirled.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2006 by LCGREEN
Wasn't too crazy about this recipe at first, but it tastes MUCH better after it sits for a day... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2006 by AKdaisy
What a great recipe! Using quality sour cream and Mexican vanilla... I always get rave... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2006 by Bodo
The cake tasted really great, but it wasn't very hard in the middle. it was nicely cooked on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2006 by KEARMSTR
Fairly easy to make and it turned out beautiful. I was tempted to not put the top layer of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2006 by