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Creamy Cheesecake
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Karin Christian
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Candree
"This cheesecake is creamier than most cheesecakes, and very easy to make. Use grated lemon zest or 1 teaspoon lemon extract for flavoring."
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Original recipe yield 1 -9 inch cake
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1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
16 ounces cream cheese
2 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Beat softened cream cheese slightly. Add eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Beat until light and fluffy. Pour mixture into crust.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until firm, about 25 minutes. Let cheesecake cool then top with cherry or blueberry pie filling, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
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Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2006 by
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Oct. 25, 2006
This cheesecake is beyond compare !!!! So creamy and it tastes like you have been baking it for hours. To those who say that the filling doesn't fill the pie crust up try this; After you have put in all your ingredients into your bowl, beat it with a stand mixer or a hand mixer for a least 12 to 15 min, believe me when I say "it will be worth your time" and dedication. Also, use a water bath, of boiling water. Fill the pan up only to the half way point of your cheesecake. If you over feel the pan your cheesecake will be a total lost I learned that from a friend, but it was a good laugh. Than when the time is up turn the oven off and let the cheesecake sit in the oven until the oven is cold. Oh yea I toped my cheesecake off with a sauce that I made from strawberries this summer.If I could give it more stars I would.
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This cheesecake is beyond compare !!!! So creamy and it tastes like you have been baking it...
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Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2006 by
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TchrJrHi
Jun. 6, 2006
This was good...unfortunately I have already tried Chantal's New York Cheesecake from this site....and it was absolutley delicious. I truly liked that one better, but this was good too. I don't think this was as creamy even with mixing it for 15 minutes...and the flavor wasn't as intense as we would have liked. Thanks for the post.
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This was good...unfortunately I have already tried Chantal's New York Cheesecake from this...
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Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2004 by TVLAND
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TVLAND
Jul. 21, 2004
I didn't have enough cream cheese to make my regular cheesecake so I tried this recipe. Excellent! Easy! I left out the lemon and topped with cherry pie filling. I ended up baking for about 35 minutes. Take it out while the center is just jiggly. Also try putting a large pan of water in the oven while preheating and baking. The moist oven helps cut down on cracks. Turn the oven off and let the cheesecake sit in the oven while it cools off to help avoid cracking. Another reviewer mentioned having trouble with lumps in the cheesecake. The cream cheese needs to be at room temperature before creaming with the sugar. That should take care of the lumps. Great recipe and not nearly as time consuming as a traditional cheesecake.
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Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2004 by GIFTY2
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GIFTY2
Jan. 28, 2004
My husband loved it and he knows cheesecakes. It came out extremely creamy and silky. I was very proud of the first ever cheesecake I made.
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My husband loved it and he knows cheesecakes. It came out extremely creamy and silky. I was...
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Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2003 by
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MARJORIE8
Apr. 16, 2003
This was my first time making a cheesecake and everyone loved it! It was absolutely delicious and creamy. I took some of the advice listed and omitted the lemon zest and also let the pie cool in the oven for about 1/2 hour before removing it and letting it cool completely outside on my countertop before putting it in the fridge. By doing this I avoided cracks on my cheesecake. I'm already getting requests to make another one. Thanks Karin for a great and easy recipe.
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This was my first time making a cheesecake and everyone loved it! It was absolutely delicious...
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Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2005 by pdassis
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pdassis
Dec. 22, 2005
This is a very easy recipe, and it comes out very creamy and tasty. Just cut back on the sugar, otherwise it will be very sweet (I've been using half a cup of sugar instead of the recommended 3/4, and it's just perfect). I also skipped the lemon zest and everybody loved it!
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This is a very easy recipe, and it comes out very creamy and tasty. Just cut back on the...
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Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2003 by VALERIEE19
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VALERIEE19
Aug. 25, 2003
Fabulous! I changed the recipe a bit: I omitted the lemon, used fat-free cream cheese, and topped it with light cherry pie filling. It turned out wonderful! Perfect for those who love a creamy, light, but not cakey cheesecake..it didn't get super-firm. My whole family loved it even though I made it with fat-free cream cheese; they couldn't believe it when i told them! I will definitely make this again.
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Fabulous! I changed the recipe a bit: I omitted the lemon, used fat-free cream cheese, and...
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Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2003 by LITTLEBIT279
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LITTLEBIT279
Jul. 21, 2003
i've made a lot of cheesecakes, but this is by far the best and the easiest one i've made. my b/f loves it!!!!!!!
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i've made a lot of cheesecakes, but this is by far the best and the easiest one i've made. my...
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Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2003 by
bookchiq
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bookchiq
Mar. 16, 2003
We used extra lemon zest (because zesting is just that much fun!) and it was delicious. The cooking process took slightly longer than the recipe recommended but I believe this is because I put the rack too high in the oven.
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We used extra lemon zest (because zesting is just that much fun!) and it was delicious. The...
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Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2006 by JULIEM1835
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JULIEM1835
Feb. 27, 2006
Turned out perfect! This was my first time making cheesecake. Used previous reviews tips. Reduced sugar to 1/2 cup, omitted lemon juice (didn't have any on hand)mixed about 10 mintues,used a water bath (used cheescake tips), baked 25 min, tuurned off oven left it in one hour, chilled in fridge overnight, spread strawberry filling over top and it was AWESOME! Everybody LOVED it!!
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Turned out perfect! This was my first time making cheesecake. Used previous reviews tips....
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