CLASSIC AMERICAN CHEESECAKE

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This recipe was adopted from a former member ( Mean Chef) who no longer frequents Zaar. Its a delicious recipe that I am delighted to have inherited.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 32m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 lemon, zest of, of finely grated
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups dry cookie crumbs, such as gingersnaps or 1 1/2 cups graham crackers
3 tablespoons sugar
melted butter, for brushing pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Brush a 9-inch springform pan generously with melted butter.
  • For crust: Melt butter, stir in cookie crumbs and sugar.
  • press the mixture into the bottom of the pan, spreading evenly with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake until lightly toasted- about 13-15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool.
  • For the cheesecake: In an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on low speed until soft and smooth.
  • Add sugar, vanilla and salt and continue beating until light and creamy- 3-4 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth and scraping down the sides after each addition.
  • Stir in zest.
  • Pour batter into springform pan and bake until done (center will be slightly jiggly)- 1-1 1/2 hours.
  • Turn oven off and leave door slightly open for 1 hour.
  • Transfer to refrigerator and chill overnight.
  • Remove sides of springform and cake on pan base.

Adedayo Peace
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I'm not sure how anyone could like this cheesecake.


sandy lama
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This cheesecake is the worst thing I've ever eaten.


GAMING.WITH. ALIF
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I'm really sorry, but this cheesecake is just not good.


Amar Hanif
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This cheesecake is a waste of time and ingredients.


Asier Thabet
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I would not recommend this cheesecake recipe to anyone.


Christine Martin
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This cheesecake was a huge disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was too dense.


Agaba Moses
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as good as I hoped.


Milton Castellanos
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan, but it was still worth it.


Alli Habibu
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The crust was a little too crumbly for my liking, but the filling was delicious.


Deborah Averehi
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe.


Arinaitwe Susan
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was the perfect dessert.


Emtiaz Vai
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had. The crust is perfect and the filling is so creamy and smooth.


SØHÅG RÂÑÁ
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This cheesecake is so creamy and delicious. I love the sour cream topping.


Poppylu Cochrane
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a success. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Meaza Abate
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This is my go-to cheesecake recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Robin Dk
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This cheesecake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, yet so delicious. I love the creamy filling and the graham cracker crust.


Mohammad Shahzaib
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one is really good. The crust is the perfect balance of crunchy and crumbly, and the filling is creamy and light.


Danny Mclean
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the fridge until I'm ready to serve it.


Ali Gohar
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The only thing I would change is to use a thicker graham cracker crust.


daud baloch
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This cheesecake is the best I've ever had! The crust is perfectly graham crackery and the filling is creamy and smooth. I love that it's not too sweet, and the sour cream topping adds a nice tang.


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