IMPRESSIVE TRADITIONAL CHEESECAKE

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This impressive tall cheesecake is rich and creamy, but not too sweet. It goes equally well with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. -Anne Addesso, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sour cream
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
4 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., Place in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes., Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with caramel topping and candy bar pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Hamzah Mshaqbah
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I've never made cheesecake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cheesecake turned out amazing! It was the perfect dessert for my family gathering.


Kate Saah
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling.


Rosezell Crisostomo
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This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The crust is perfectly graham crackery and the filling is creamy and smooth. I love the hint of lemon in the filling. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Ammar Hassan
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Kutloano Penelope
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This cheesecake is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend serving it with a dollop of whipped cream or fruit.


Mykle Roberts
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's always perfect.


Tanisha Muntaha
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out. The crust was too hard and the filling was too soft.


Thuto Ligend
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This cheesecake is the best I've ever had! It's so creamy and delicious. I can't wait to make it again.


Mohammad Riaz Hossain
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I was disappointed with this cheesecake. The crust was too thick and the filling was too runny.


Mdnijam Nijam
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This cheesecake is absolutely divine! The texture is so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is out of this world. I highly recommend this recipe.


MD.Tanjimul Kamal
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I've never made cheesecake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cheesecake turned out amazing! It was the perfect dessert for my family gathering.


All Songs Status
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling.


rana abdurrahman
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but I tried this recipe because my friends raved about it. I was pleasantly surprised! The cheesecake was light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Okayy Zaraa
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The crust was too crumbly, and the filling was a bit too dense.


Carlo vanrooyen
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This cheesecake is delicious! The crust is perfectly graham crackery, and the filling is creamy and rich. I love that it's not too sweet.


Jaydin Mclendon
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jay Myin
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This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I loved the hint of lemon in the filling. It was the perfect balance of tart and sweet.