The Best Ever Cheesecake

"After trying and trying different cheesecake recipes, I formulated one of my own. I do believe this is the perfect cheesecake. Very simple with a wonderful taste. You will need a 10 inch springform pan and to prepare a basic graham cracker crust beforehand."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 30mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
8-12
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cream together cheese, sugar, and vanilla.
  • Add eggs, one at a time. Mix well.
  • Add cornstarch, whipping cream and salt.
  • Mix on high speed for 3 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Pour into prepared 10 inch crust in springform pan.
  • Bake 1 hour 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
  • Allow to cool in oven with door ajar for 1 hour.
  • Remove and cool on rack until cheesecake reaches room temperature.
  • Chill 12 hours before removing from pan.
  • Top with desired fruit.

Questions & Replies

  1. What crust did you use? Did anyone use sour cream with this recipe or follow it exactly?
     
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Reviews

  1. My first time to try a cheesecake recipe with heavy cream. So rich, creamy and just delicious! Just a tad too sweet for my palate, so I'll try with a little less sugar for the filling next time. Sari#2: What I do to prevent cracks is 1) Do not over bake; the middle should have some jiggle when you take it out of the oven; 2) Line bottom of pan with foil and bake cheesecake in a water bath (I added an extra 20 minutes to cooking time) and 3)Run a knife around the edge of the cake about 5 minutes after taking it out of the oven. Then cool and chill for 6 hours before releasing the spring.
     
  2. June 16, 2012: Since stumbling across this recipe 7 years ago, I have not tried ANY other baked cheesecake. This is the BEST cheesecake ever! And, I do use it with your recipe http://www.food.com/recipe/graham-cracker-crust-116887 for the crust. Simply amazing! I am making it again per DH's request for Father's Day. Thank you!!!<br/>April 17, 2005: What a cheesecake! And I do think this is the best baked plain cheesecake I have ever had. I saw the picture on the front page of Zaar, and knew I had to have it. Mine didnt turn out as brown as yours is, but it was browned a little and it was wonderful! Creamy and perfect in every way for me! Thanks so much!
     
  3. I agree that this is a really good cheesecake, but of course I forgot the water bath and it cracked like a big star in the middle. I had made it for my son's 23rd birthday. Anyway, this cake got ate up crack and all. I don't know if gas stove had anything to do with the cracking,I just have to make a mental note not to forget the water bath.
     
  4. WONDERFUL! Enough said!
     
  5. So very very yummy. Soft and smooth and ohh so good. I didnt know it would make so many pies. I got 3 out of one batch! This is the reason I gain wieght!!! I love it thanks!
     
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