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Vanilla Cheesecake

Name: Vanilla Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup sugar; FILLING:; 4 packages (8 ounces each ) cream cheese, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 1 hour + chilling

Makes

12 servings

To me, there is nothing better than a simple, elegant cheesecake where the vanilla takes center stage. And when I'm feeling decadent, I'll add the rich chocolate ganache topping. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each ) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. Mix cracker crumbs, butter and sugar; press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Place on a baking sheet.
Bake until center is almost set, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.

To Make Ahead: Cheesecake may be stored in the refrigerator 4-6 days before serving. Wrap securely before chilling; top just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 551 calories, 37g fat (21g saturated fat), 159mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

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