Monday, November 9, 2009

Easy Cheesecake & Graham Cracker Crust

Crust
1 1/2 c. graham crackers crumbs
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. melted butter
Combine all ingredients and press into bottom of a 10 inch spring-form pan. Yield: One 10 inch crust.

Cheesecake
3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 c. plus 3 tbsp. sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Graham cracker crust (recipe follows)
1 (8 oz.) carton commercial sour cream
Fresh strawberries
Combine cream cheese and 1 cup sugar; beat until smooth and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; blend well. Pour filling into a 10 inch spring-form pan lined with graham cracker crust. Combine sour cream and 3 tablespoons sugar; spread over cheese cake and bake 10 minutes. Let cool completely. Remove cake from pan; chill. Garnish with fresh strawberries.
Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees or until set.

No comments:

Post a Comment