IMPRESSIVE TRADITIONAL CHEESECAKE

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This impressive tall cheesecake is rich and creamy, but not too sweet. It goes equally well with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. -Anne Addesso, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sour cream
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
4 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), chopped

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., Place in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes., Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with caramel topping and candy bar pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.