Baked Cheesecake

How to make 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.