This is the real deal—everything you imagine a cheesecake to be. Creamy. Rich. Delicious. And you made it.
PHILADELPHIA Classic Cheesecake
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 4 eggs
Directions:
HEAT oven to 325°F.
MIX graham crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
BEAT cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
BAKE 55 min. or until center is almost set. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.
Tips:
Size Wise
Sweets can add enjoyment to a balanced diet, but remember to keep tabs on portions.
Note
Reduce oven temperature to 300°F if using a dark nonstick springform pan.
Special Extra
Top with fresh fruit just before serving.