BASIC CHEESECAKE

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When working with cheesecakes, here's the basic recipe I start with. Experiment with it, and enjoy! :)

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 lbs cream cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a medium sized spring form pan with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Mix the cinnamon, brown sugar, and graham cracker crumbs together, then stir in the melted butter.
  • Coat the crumbs well with the butter, then press them into the bottom of the spring form pan.
  • Place pan in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Whip the cream cheese in a mixer.
  • With the mixture running slowly, sprinkle in the sugar and cornstarch, then add in the eggs and vanilla.
  • Slowly add the cream or half and half until all ingredients are well mixed.
  • Pour into the spring-form pan.
  • Place the pan on a cookie sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top begins to brown and the cake is firm.
  • Cool at room temperature and refrigerate.
  • Serve well chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.4, Fat 40.4, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 168.2, Sodium 385.8, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 34.4, Protein 7.7

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