SAKS' SIGNATURE CHEESECAKE

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Saks' Signature Cheesecake image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield Ten servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup graham crackers (one package)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
Spray shortening for greasing pan
2 pounds cream cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cups sugar
1 pound sour cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Coarsely chop the graham crackers, place in a food processor and grind completely. Add the brown sugar and melted butter. Spray a springform pan 10 inches in diameter with shortening. Press the crumb crust into the pan, distributing it evenly. Chill crust while making the filling.
  • For the filling, coarsely chop the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Using a mixer, soften the two. Continue beating while adding the sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, cornstarch, lemon and vanilla extracts and eggs. Add this mixture to the cream-cheese mixture and combine until completely smooth.
  • Place the springform pan in a larger baking dish and fill the dish with hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the pan. Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 35 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 300 degrees and continue baking for 35 more minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cheesecake is clean. Refrigerate overnight. Remove from the pan and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 843, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 34 grams, Sodium 574 milligrams, Sugar 39 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Ah'Nyriah Butler
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Overall, I thought this cheesecake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Hassan Maitla
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I was disappointed with this cheesecake. The crust was too thick and the filling was too sweet.


edith iheanacho
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This cheesecake was a bit denser than I expected, but it was still very good. The flavor was rich and creamy, and the crust was nice and thick.


Yousaf Muhammad
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This cheesecake is my new favorite dessert! It's so creamy and delicious, and the crust is the perfect combination of crunchy and crumbly.


Nangobi Shamie
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This was the best cheesecake I've ever had! The crust was perfect and the filling was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nonyameko Pikoli
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I loved this cheesecake! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The flavor was amazing and the texture was creamy and smooth.


Jon Quiros
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This cheesecake was absolutely perfect! It was creamy, smooth, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Tamime Mir
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The crust on this cheesecake was a little too thick for my liking, but the filling was delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I would use a thinner crust.


Rj Bangladesh72
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Assya Diebo
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I'm not a fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The crust was nice and thick, and the filling was creamy and not too sweet. I would definitely make this again.


Sunny sheikh786
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This was the best cheesecake I've ever had! The crust was perfect and the filling was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mackenzie Martinez
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I loved this cheesecake! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The flavor was amazing and the texture was creamy and smooth.


Amin Dad
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This cheesecake was absolutely perfect! It was creamy, smooth, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Chinedu michael
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The crust on this cheesecake was a little too thick for my liking, but the filling was delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I would use a thinner crust.


Srth Pabi
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Faridat faridat
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I was a little skeptical about making this cheesecake because I'm not a very experienced baker. But it turned out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow and the cheesecake was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Delwar
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This cheesecake is amazing! It's so creamy and smooth, and the flavor is perfect. I love the hint of vanilla in the filling.


Redika Datta
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The crust was nice and thick, and the filling was creamy and not too sweet. I would definitely make this again.


Gomotsang Ndala
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! The crust was perfectly graham crackery and the filling was creamy and smooth. I loved the hint of lemon zest in the filling. It really brightened up the flavor.