BASIC PHILLY CHEESECAKE

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Make and share this Basic Philly Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
pie filling (optional) or sundae sauce, to top cheesecake (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F degrees.
  • Combine crumbs, sugar and melted margarine and press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and raise oven temperature to 450F degrees.
  • To make filling, combine softened cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beating at medium speed until well mixed.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition; blend in vanilla then pour into crust.
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 450F, then reduce heat to 250F and for 25-30 minutes more, or until set.
  • Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
  • Chill; top individual slices with desired topping, if any, just before serving.

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