Mom's Cheesecake Recipe
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Mom's Cheesecake

By: Mary 
"This creamy cheesecake is great with a variety of toppings - or even by itself!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (79)

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch springform pan
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 491 | Total Fat: 34.1g | Cholesterol: 149mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2007 by K Vesta   view full review
This recipe was great. Cracks in cheesecake come from overmixing the batter or getting too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2007 by SUNANGEL719   view full review
Wow! i made this to take with me to some new friends house. I was really scared, it was not my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2004 by fidgetblogs   view full review
This is an excellent basic cheesecake. Ultra creamy. The first time i made this i topped it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2010 by jennadcaldwell   view full review
Turned out pretty well for my first cheesecake!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
As I always do, I set the timer for five minutes less than the recipe stated, just to be on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2007 by Jacquita   view full review
Very good. I left out the salt, used more margarine for the crust (I like it to stick...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by BRIVER24   view full review
It was my 1st time baking a cheesecake, and this recipe turned out great. I typically enjoy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2006 by Teri   view full review
My first attempt at making a cheesecake. I was quite pleased. It didn't even crack. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by ALASKA GIRL   view full review
the best cheesecake ever!!! i did not overbeat the ingredients and i used a waterbath. it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2005 by Donna   view full review
Wonderful cheesecake. Very creamy and perfect taste.

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