"My Mom's Easy Cheesecake" is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed by families for generations. With its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and decadent graham cracker crust, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. The best part about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make, requiring only a few simple ingredients and minimal baking time. In this article, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of creating this delicious cheesecake, ensuring that you can impress your friends and family with this timeless treat.
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MOM'S CHEESECAKE
My mom is a terrific cook. I always looked forward to big family dinners, not just for seeing relatives but because I knew she would be making the best cheesecake ever. Her "trick" was using whipped cream cheese instead of regular, in defiance of the package instructions-which expressly say not to use whipped for cheesecake. She thought it would make a light, creamy cheesecake, and she was right. Somehow I was even allowed to eat leftover cheesecake for breakfast! -Robert Bleifer, Executive Chef
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 11h15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- For the crust: Melt the butter in a covered microwave-safe medium bowl in the microwave. Brush a 10-inch springform pan with some of the butter. Stir together the remaining butter with the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and 1 inch up the side of the pan, taking care to get the crust evenly into the edge. Bake until browned, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool. Wrap the bottom of the pan and up the side with foil, and put the pan on a baking sheet.
- For the filling: Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the sour cream, and mix until just combined. Add the heavy cream, and mix until just combined. Beat in the eggs one at time. Beat in the vanilla, lemon juice and lemon zest if using until just combined. (Do not overmix, or the cake will turn into a souffle!)
- Pour the filling into the crust. Bake until the cake is slightly golden and barely set in the middle, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Turn off the oven, and leave the cake inside with the door shut for 1 hour. It will continue to set and color slightly in the oven.
- Run a thin knife or spatula between the cake and the pan to prevent the cake from cracking as it chills. (Mom's cheesecake usually cracked, since she didn't do this.) Refrigerate overnight before serving.
EASY CHEESECAKE #1
Cheesecake is so delicious and with this simple, no bake recipe, you really have no excuse not to make it for your family today. It will be sure to bring a smile to their faces.
Provided by Moms Who Think
Categories Dessert
Time 4h15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and mix well. Add sour cream and vanilla, mix well. Fold in Cool Whip.
- Spoon into pie crust and chill for 4 hours.
MOM'S CHEESECAKE
This creamy cheesecake is great with a variety of toppings - or even by itself!
Provided by Mary
Categories Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon and melted margarine. Mix all ingredients well and press into bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and salt. Fold in the sour cream.
- Pour batter into springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn off oven and leave cake in for at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 140.5 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 358.4 mg, Sugar 31.8 g
MY MOM'S CHEESECAKE
This is the best cheesecake I've ever had. I know everybody says that about their mom's baking, but this time its absolutely true! :)
Provided by Mizzy
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven 325 degrees, butter a 9inch springform pan.
- whip egg whites with 3/4 cup sugar ntil very stiff.
- Put aside combine yolks, remaining sugar (1/2 cup), flour, vanilla, sour cream, cream cheese, and 1/2 of the instant pudding powder, and mix until smooth.
- I use the mixer for this.
- gently fold whipped whites into cheese mixture and add the orange peel.
- pour into prepared pan, and bake until top is almost golden but not quite, and the cake is quite firm.
- In my oven it takes about 40-50min.
- Remove from oven and let rest.
- Cool completely.
- I normally cool overnight before topping, best to keep in the fridge.
- to prepare topping-- whip milk+cream+remaining pudding powder until stiff.
- Pour over the cake and keep in the fridge.
- Before serving you could top with berries or other fruits sprinkled with powder sugar.
- It is best to serve this cake at room temperature and I normally take it out of the fridge at least an hour before serving.
MOM'S CHEESECAKE COOKIE BARS
Found this cheesecake cookie bars recipe going through my mom's recipe box. Good memories...
Provided by DevDrew
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix flour, walnuts, butter, and brown sugar together in a bowl. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with half the crust mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Remove crust and leave oven on.
- Mix cream cheese and white sugar together in another bowl using an electric mixer until blended. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until blended. Pour on top of the baked crust. Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture.
- Bake in the hot oven until set, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 149.9 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
MY MOM'S FLUFFY CHEESECAKE
Make and share this My Mom's Fluffy Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by The Chillichick
Categories Pie
Time 2h15m
Yield 1 cake, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the Graham Crust. mix flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter. When fine and crumbly press into a 9 x 12 glass pan. Cook approx 25-30 minutes until tan/brown at 350 degrees.
- Let it cool, then crumble up and re-press into the pan. This is really fun to do with your hands, it's like playing in the sand!
- Juice the lemon and limes. Should make at least 1/2 cup.
- Cream together, cream cheese and sugar.
- Add sour cream, lemon/lime juice, egg yolks, salt and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl beat the eggs white until fluffy and fold in to the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour into the pan with the graham crust and bake at 375 approx 45 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let it cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 101.5, Sodium 385.2, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 15.9, Protein 4.9
Tips:
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing. This will help it blend smoothly and evenly with the other ingredients.
- For a richer cheesecake, use full-fat cream cheese. You can also use a combination of cream cheese and sour cream.
- Don't overbeat the cheesecake batter. Overbeating can cause the cheesecake to become dense and crumbly.
- To prevent the cheesecake from cracking, bake it in a water bath. This will help to create a moist and even baking environment.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will help it to set properly.
- For a no-bake cheesecake, simply omit the baking step and chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving.
Conclusion:
This easy cheesecake recipe is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a classic cheesecake that is sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you choose to bake it or make it no-bake, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit. So what are you waiting for? Try this recipe today!
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