Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping

 

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Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping Recipe The Ingredients 20 Graham Crackers 1/4 pound (1 Stick) of melted Butter 1/4 Cup of Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 3 (8 ounce) bar of softened Cream Cheese 1 Cup of Sugar 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice 3 Eggs 2 Cups of Sour of Cream 1/4 Cup of Sugar 1 Teaspoon of Almond Extract

The Directions

For the Crust: Preheat Oven at 350°F.  Make your Graham Crackers cookie crumbs by using a food processor or simply place in a plastic bag and crush using a rolling pin.  Combine Graham Crackers, sugar, melted butter and vanilla extract in a bowl.  Spread in the bottom of a 9" springform pan and up 1 1/2 inch on the side.  Bake in oven for 10 minutes.  Remove and place to the side. 

For the Filling: Preheat Oven at 350°F.  Using an electric mixer blend cream cheese on low speed in a mixing bowl.   Use spatula to scrape sides and paddle of mixer.  Add in the sugar slowly, and continue to beat until creamy.  Add in extract and lemon juice and mix until blended.  Add in eggs one at a time and continue to mix a lowest speed until eggs are incorporated in the batter. 

Pour the mixture into your crust and use offset spatula to help scoop out the batter.  Bake for 1 hour or until center jiggles or the top is slightly brown.  Remove from heat and let cool. 

For the Topping: Mix sour cream, sugar and extract in a small bowl.  Spread topping on cheesecake and return to oven for 5 minutes Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.  Place in the refrigerator and allow to set.  Serve and enjoy your Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping. 

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