OLD-FASHIONED CHEESECAKE

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"For variety, I like to use fresh fruit- strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, blueberries, etc.- on top of this cheesecake," says Marian Levin of Los Altos, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/3 cups whole almonds, toasted and ground
3/4 cup crushed vanilla wafers
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assorted fresh fruit

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine almonds and wafer crumbs; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in vanilla and lemon zest just until blended. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set., Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; carefully spread over filling. Bake 10 minutes longer or until edges appear dry. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and chill overnight. Remove sides of pan. Top with fresh fruit. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582 calories, Fat 45g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 180mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Brielle Smith
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I might try a different recipe next time.


Ronald Cummings
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Aamir Baba
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This is the best cheesecake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love that it's not too sweet and the crust is the perfect balance of crispy and flaky.


henry kamau
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great. The flavor was perfect and the texture was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Philip Palfrey
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This cheesecake was amazing! It was so creamy and delicious, and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Esther Shantel
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed. The cheesecake was too sweet and the texture was too dense. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Celebrities Official
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This cheesecake was okay, but it wasn't as good as I was hoping. The crust was a little too crumbly and the filling was a little too dense. I might try a different recipe next time.


Sharjeel Ahmed
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The cheesecake didn't set properly and it tasted awful. I will not be making this again.


Faye Jess
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This cheesecake was a disappointment. It was too dense and the flavor was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Zain Abbas
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Farooq Zaman 47
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfect. It was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Moemedi Muthubi
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This is the best cheesecake recipe I've ever tried. The texture is perfect and the flavor is amazing.


Rana matloob
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I've made this cheesecake a few times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


L.ReshawnW
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! It was creamy and delicious, and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.