Ultimate Cheesecake
- 2 cups chocolate graham crackers ground
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened, Full fat
- 1 pint sour cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- fruit topping choice
- Preheat oven to 325u0b0F
- For the crust: In a mixing bowl, stir the 2 cups ground graham crackers, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and the melted stick of butter until mixture is entirely moist and spread evenly
- Lightly coat an 8 inch springform pan with a non-stick cooking spray
- Dump the contents of the mixing bowl into the springform pan and spread evenly along the bottom
- For the filling: Using an electric mixer, beat the 16 Oz. cream cheese until smooth and free of lumps in a large mixing bowl
- Continue by adding eggs one at a time until each one is evenly combined
- Gradually add sugar to the mix and beat until creamy
- Add the 1 pint sour cream and 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract to the bowl, mix until even, be careful of overbeating
- Pour the filling into the springform pan and smooth with spatula
- Set the pan on a large piece of aluminium foil and fold the sides up around it
- Place the springform pan inside of a large roasting pan
- Pour boiling water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the springform pan
- Put in oven and bake for 45 minutes
- After baking, place in refrigerator for 4 hours or until solid
- Pour fruit filling of choice on the cheesecake, slice and enjoy!
chocolate graham crackers, ground cinnamon, butter, cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, topping choice
Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Ultimate-Cheesecake-1093038 (may not work)