Philly Cheesecake Recipe
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Philly Cheesecake

By: Maureen 
"Just plain-old, extra good cheesecake like the ones from New York and Philly. You may cover the cake with a layer of strawberries, cherries, etc. but, in my opinion, this cake is very, very good and easily stands on its own. The fruit just distracts from its great flavor and texture."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (33)

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 - 8 inch springform
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 12 ounces cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Grease an 8 inch springform pan thickly with butter. Turn pan on its side, place a few graham cracker crumbs in pan and shake so crumbs stick to sides. Keep turning and add crumbs as needed until sides are well coated. Set pan upright and coat bottom of pan. Put pan into freezer for 30 minutes or refrigerator for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  3. With electric beater, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg yolks, flour, vanilla, and salt. Beat thoroughly and then turn mixer to slowest speed and slowly pour in the cream.
  4. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Add to the above mixture and fold the whites in by hand, lightly but thoroughly. Pour mixture into the crumb-lined pan.
  5. Set pan into shallow pan containing 1 inch hot water and bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 410 | Total Fat: 33.6g | Cholesterol: 192mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by kadwell   view full review
I was looking for a lighter, fluffier cheesecake, similar to the one they serve at Capitol...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2004 by LADYBUG1033   view full review
It was just OK for me. It was easy to make which really surprised me,but it tasted a lot like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2007 by keri marion   view full review
fantastic! i substituted 1.5C half & half for the whipping cream and brought the total butter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by DANNJESS   view full review
This cheesecake was wonderful. I am on a Low Carb diet and this worked great. I left out the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2006 by B. Hyatt   view full review
This was the first cheesecake I've ever made and got rave reviews with my dinner guests. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2003 by clair   view full review
THIS PHILLY CHEESECAKE WAS GREAT THE FIRST TIME.MY DAUGHTER AND HER FAMLY THOUGHT SO TOO ITS...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2006 by IVANDIEPART   view full review
Excellent cheesecake, which is the easiest I've ever baked, too. Mine turned out extra creamy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2005 by Sunflower1   view full review
i was asked to make a cheesecake for my managers boss, and i chose this one. when it came...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2004 by THELMALU99   view full review
This was my first cheesecake, and I couldn't have found a better recipe. I made it for my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2007 by GeminiC614   view full review
Oh my gosh! SOOO easy, SOOOO delicious!

 

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