FAMILY-FAVORITE CHEESECAKE

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This easy cheesecake recipe has been a family favorite for almost 20 years. It's fluffy, delicate and absolutely delicious. I've shared it at many gatherings over the years and have even started baking it for our friends instead of Christmas cookies. -Esther Wappner, Mansfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 40 squares)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, separated
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg yolks; beat on low just until combined. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour over crust., Bake for 1 hour or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate until completely cooled. , Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; fold in whipped cream. Spread over cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Mojlu Ahmed
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This cheesecake is to die for! It's so creamy and delicious. I love the graham cracker crust. I've made this cheesecake for parties and potlucks and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lisa Burus
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I love that I can use different fruits or toppings to change up the flavor.


Jessie Christensen
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This cheesecake is amazing! It's so creamy and rich, and the flavor is perfect. I love that it's not too sweet. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Venasio nono Pumula
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This cheesecake is a family favorite. We make it for every birthday and holiday. It's always a hit and everyone loves it.


Dayana Andrade
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Ullah
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This cheesecake is to die for! It's so creamy and delicious. I love the graham cracker crust. I've made this cheesecake for parties and potlucks and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Wolf Person
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I love that I can use different fruits or toppings to change up the flavor.


Nathaniel Williams
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This cheesecake is amazing! It's so creamy and rich, and the flavor is perfect. I love that it's not too sweet. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Md Mokaddes
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake turned out great. It's so creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hamze Ilkacase1
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This cheesecake is a family favorite. We make it for every birthday and holiday. It's always a hit and everyone loves it.


Ebony Seaton
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tangina Sultana
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This is the best cheesecake recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and delicious. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


khutso mokoto
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I love that I can use different fruits or toppings to change up the flavor.


Mina Rai
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This cheesecake is a winner! It's creamy, rich, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!