HOLLYWOOD CHEESECAKE

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You've heard of New York cheesecake, well this is Hollywood cheesecake. It's rich, creamy and easy to make.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp sugar
3 Tbsp butter, melted
FILLING
2 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs, separated
TOPPING
1 c sour cream
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Crust: Combine crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9 inch spring form pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • 2. Combine cream cheese, sugar, juice, peel and vanilla, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour over crust. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • 3. Combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Carefully spread over cheesecake; continue baking for 10 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill.

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