VANILLA MOUSSE CHEESECAKE

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This is a rich cheesecake with two delicious layers. I make it with lighter ingredients, but the full-fat versions can also be used if you are feeling especially sinful!

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

40 vanilla wafers, crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
32 ounces light cream cheese, divided
1 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
8 ounces light Cool Whip, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Mix wafers and butter and press into a 9 inch springform pan.
  • Beat 3 packages cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon vanilla with mixer until combined. Add eggs, one at a time. Beat just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife around pan and cool completely.
  • Beat remaining cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in cool whip. Spread over cooled cheesecake.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours.

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