Best 4 Killer Cheesecake Recipes

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Are you looking for a dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends and family? Look no further than the killer cheesecake! This decadent dessert is sure to be a hit at any gathering. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and endless possibilities for toppings, the killer cheesecake is the perfect way to end a delicious meal or celebrate a special occasion.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

KILLER CHEESECAKE



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This is a basic delicious cheesecake that you can spruce up with sugared strawberries or blueberries on top, but it is fantastic just plain. Yummy!

Provided by AUSTNTACHS

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 individual package graham crackers, crushed
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
3 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a food processor, combine graham crackers, 2 tablespoons sugar, butter and cinnamon. Pulse until smooth. Press into the bottom of an 8x12 inch baking dish.
  • In the food processor, combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, eggs and vanilla. Process until smooth. Pour over crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until filling is set. Allow to cool for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spread over top of cheesecake. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 145.1 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 22.7 g, Sodium 333.2 mg, Sugar 24 g

KILLER CHEESECAKE



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Categories     Cake     Cheese     Dessert     Bake     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 16 slices

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 (8 oz)packages cream cheese, softened
1 stick (4 oz) butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons cornstarch
6 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper cut into a 10-inch round and a 28- by 4-inch strip; Cover outside of pan with foil to waterproof. Beat together cream cheese, butter, & sugar until light. Combine lemon juice, zest, extracts & cornstarch in a small bowl; mix until smooth. Add to cream cheese mixture & continue beating. Add eggs one at a time, until thoroughly combined. Pour batter into lined springform pan. Bake approximately 1 hour & 15 minutes in a water bath until center is just set. Cool in springform pan on a rack 30 minutes; To serve within an hour, remove base & cake to freezer; Or allow to chill completely in refrigerator, about 4 hours.

KILLER CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE



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Make and share this Killer Chocolate Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 3h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (9 ounce) package chocolate wafers, broken into large pieces
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 lb bittersweet chocolate or 1 lb semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
salt, a pinch
1 1/2 cups sour cream, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Position oven rack in middle of oven; preheat oven to 350°.
  • Butter a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside tightly with heavy-duty foil.
  • Have a roasting pan ready, and put a kettle of water on to boil for the water bath.
  • Make the crust: pulse the chocolate wafers in a food processor until finely ground.
  • With the motor running, slowly add the butter, and process just until blended.
  • Press mixture onto the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake crust for 8-10 minutes, until it is set; let cool on a wire rack.
  • Make the filling: melt the chocolate with the butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of about 1 1/2 inches of nearly simmering water, whisking until smooth.
  • Whisk in the cocoa powder.
  • Remove the bowl from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  • Beat the cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer, beginning on low speed and increasing to med-high speed, in a medium deep bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in the salt.
  • Beat in the chocolate mixture just until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
  • Add in the sour cream and vanilla; beat until smooth, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
  • Transfer the filling to the springform pan.
  • Set the pan in the roasting pan, place it in the oven, and carefully pour in enough boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly; do not overbake--the cheesecake will firm as it cools.
  • Remove the roasting pan from the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the water bath for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the springform pan from the water bath and let cool completely on a wire rack, then remove the foil and refrigerate the cheesecake, loosely covered, until thoroughly chilled, at least 12 hours, or overnight.
  • To serve--let the cheesecake stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pan sides, smooth the sides of the cheesecake with a table knife, and cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.4, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 23.8, Cholesterol 171.4, Sodium 331.3, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 23.4, Protein 9

KILLER CHEESECAKE



Killer Cheesecake image

This is a basic delicious cheesecake that you can spruce up with sugared strawberries or blueberries on top, but it is fantastic just plain. Yummy!

Provided by AUSTNTACHS

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 individual package graham crackers, crushed
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
3 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a food processor, combine graham crackers, 2 tablespoons sugar, butter and cinnamon. Pulse until smooth. Press into the bottom of an 8x12 inch baking dish.
  • In the food processor, combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, eggs and vanilla. Process until smooth. Pour over crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until filling is set. Allow to cool for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spread over top of cheesecake. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 145.1 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 22.7 g, Sodium 333.2 mg, Sugar 24 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in a better-tasting cheesecake. This means using real butter, cream cheese, and sour cream, as well as fresh eggs and sugar.
  • Don't overbeat the cream cheese: Overbeating the cream cheese will make the cheesecake dense and dry. Beat it just until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Use a water bath: Baking the cheesecake in a water bath helps to prevent the top from cracking and also helps to ensure that the cheesecake cooks evenly.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving: Cheesecake needs to cool completely before serving in order to set properly. This usually takes at least 4 hours, but it is best to let it cool overnight.
  • Serve the cheesecake with your favorite toppings: Cheesecake can be served with a variety of toppings, such as fresh fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce. Get creative and find a topping that you love!

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can make a delicious cheesecake that will impress your friends and family. Cheesecake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is rich, creamy, and decadent, and it can be made in a variety of flavors. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned baker, you can find a cheesecake recipe that is perfect for you. So what are you waiting for? Start baking today!

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