JUNIOR'S FAMOUS NO.1 CHEESECAKE

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Categories     Cake     Cheese     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy

Yield 1 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 18

Graham cracker crust:
Preheat oven to 350 F
1 sleeve whole wheat graham crackers, finely ground (approx. 1 1/4 c)
1/2 c. beet sugar (originally 1/2 white & 1/2 light brown sugar)
2 tbs molasses (approx. half of a 1/4 c. - to make brown sugar)
3-4 tbs unsalted butter, melted (i used 3 tbs)
2 tsps vanilla extract
pinch of salt
*optional: 1/2 c. pecans, finely chopped
Stir together all ingredients till blended. Press evenly along sides and bottom of an 8 or 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10-15 min. Cool completely before adding filling.
For Cream Cheese Filling:
4 (8-ounce) packages regular cream cheese, at room temperature
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar (I use beet sugar)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 extra-large eggs
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
*(added lemon zest from 1 lemon, 2 tbs lemon juice but 1 tbs or half lemon may be enough)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350*F (180*C) Make the graham cracker crust as directed (above). Evenly spread the batter on the bottom of the pan and bake just until set and golden, about 10 minutes. Place the cake on a wire rack to cool (don't remove it from the pan). 2. While the Cake Cools, Make the Cream Cheese Filling: Place one 8-ounce package of the cream cheese, 1/3 cup of the sugar, and the cornstarch in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until creamy, about 3 minutes. Then beat in the remaining 3 packages of cream cheese. 3. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat in the remaining 1 1/3 cups of the sugar, then beat in the vanilla. Blend in the eggs, one at a time, beating the batter well after adding each one. Blend in the heavy cream. At this point mix the filling only until completely blended (just like they do at Junior's). Be careful not to over mix the batter. 4. Gently spoon the cheese filling on top of the baked sponge cake layer. Place the springform pan in a large shallow pan containing hot water that comes about 1-inch up the sides of the pan. Bake the cheesecake until the center barely jiggles when you shake the pan, about 1 hour. 5. Cool the cake on a wire rack for 1 hour. Then cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate until it's completely cold, at least 4 hours or overnight. Remove the sides of the springform pan. Slide the cake off the bottom of the pan onto a serving plate. Or if you wish, simply leave the cake on the removable bottom of the pan and place it on a serving plate. If any cake is left over, cover it with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.

Catherine King
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This was my first time making a cheesecake and it turned out great! The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


michelle naude
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This cheesecake is amazing! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. The crust is graham cracker and the filling is creamy and smooth. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Aaron Ritch
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I've been looking for a good cheesecake recipe for a while now and I finally found it! This cheesecake is easy to make and it turns out perfect every time. The crust is graham cracker and the filling is creamy and smooth. It's the perfect dessert for


Lucky Ncube
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The crust was the perfect balance of sweet and salty and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Toma Aktar
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This was my first time making a cheesecake and it turned out great! The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Prashant Bista
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This cheesecake is amazing! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. The crust is graham cracker and the filling is creamy and smooth. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Genna G
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I've been looking for a good cheesecake recipe for a while now and I finally found it! This cheesecake is easy to make and it turns out perfect every time. The crust is graham cracker and the filling is creamy and smooth. It's the perfect dessert for


Dhan kumar muktan
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The crust was the perfect balance of sweet and salty and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Ntombe Gabuzela
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This was my first time making a cheesecake and it turned out great! The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Brianna Mora
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This cheesecake is amazing! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. The crust is graham cracker and the filling is creamy and smooth. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Girum Gebre
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I've been looking for a good cheesecake recipe for a while now and I finally found it! This cheesecake is easy to make and it turns out perfect every time. The crust is graham cracker and the filling is creamy and smooth. It's the perfect dessert for


Cindy Stanley
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The crust was the perfect balance of sweet and salty and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Md momin Khan
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This was my first time making a cheesecake and it turned out great! The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


michelle cummings
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This cheesecake is amazing! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. The crust is graham cracker and the filling is creamy and smooth. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Prabindon1 Kera
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I've been looking for a good cheesecake recipe for a while now and I finally found it! This cheesecake is easy to make and it turns out perfect every time. The crust is graham cracker and the filling is creamy and smooth. It's the perfect dessert for


Susanna Joseph
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The crust was the perfect balance of sweet and salty and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Jaxon Dirroh
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The crust was the perfect consistency and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ty March
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This cheesecake is amazing! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. The crust is graham cracker and the filling is creamy and smooth. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.