20-POUND CHEESECAKE

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This is from a yellowed clipping from Mom's recipe box, at least 25 years old, from the Detroit News. Why the name? No one knows, but speculation has it that its denseness and weight, coupled with a slight sense of exaggeration led to the overstated name for the cake. Don't be put off by that, however. Its texture is unusually creamy and tender, compared to the thick and heavy fillings found in many homemade cheesecakes. Prep time does not include chilling.

Provided by ElaineAnn

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sugar
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Mix cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup of sugar. Stir in butter and cinnamon until crumbs are moist.
  • Pat evenly onto bottom and sides of 8-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes and remove from oven. Let cool.
  • Reduce oven heat to 275°.
  • Cream remaining 3/4 cup sugar with softened cream cheese. Add remaining ingredients in order listed. Mix until smooth.
  • Pour into crust and bake 1 1/2 hours, or until cake is set.
  • Remove from oven and cool until sides pull away from springform pan.
  • Unmold and chill in refrigerator, covered loosely, until 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.3, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 193.3, Sodium 310.7, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 24.2, Protein 6.3

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