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Mom's Cheesecake

SUBMITTED BY: Mary PHOTO BY: SUNANGEL719

"This creamy cheesecake is great with a variety of toppings - or even by itself!"
PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch springform pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups sour cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon and melted margarine. Mix all ingredients well and press into bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and salt. Fold in the sour cream.
  3. Pour batter into springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn off oven and leave cake in for at least 30 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2004 by SPATULACITY
This is an excellent basic cheesecake. Ultra creamy. The first time i made this i topped it... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by ALASKA GIRL
the best cheesecake ever!!! i did not overbeat the ingredients and i used a waterbath. it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2007 by SUNANGEL719
Wow! i made this to take with me to some new friends house. I was really scared, it was not my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2007 by Jacquita
Very good. I left out the salt, used more margarine for the crust (I like it to stick... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2005 by Donna
Wonderful cheesecake. Very creamy and perfect taste. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2003 by I82MUCH
Awesome. Made it for a family gathering and everyone complimented it. Someone said "I don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2007 by K Vesta
This recipe was great. Cracks in cheesecake come from overmixing the batter or getting too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2006 by Teri
My first attempt at making a cheesecake. I was quite pleased. It didn't even crack. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2005 by Patti
I love this cheesecake! I had never made one before, this is so easy and so cremay. Very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by BRIVER24