Baked Cheesecake
This is smooth and creamy baked cheesecake recipe filled with rich cream cheese and baked to perfection.
This recipe will get non-stop compliments and satisfied smiles. Cheesecake is one of life’s great rewards, this one is no exception.
Crust:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
Filling:
1 (8 oz.) pack cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Dash of salt
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Topping:
2 tbs sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup sour cream
1. Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter, press into buttered 8 inch pie plate to form crust on bottom and sides.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add in lemon juice, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, salt and vanilla.
3. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour filling into crust.
4. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until set.
5. Combine the 2 tablespoons of sugar, sour cream, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla; spread over top of cheesecake then bake for 10 minutes longer. Chill for 5 hours or more before serving.