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Family-Favorite Cheesecake

The expression “icing on the cake” was made for this cheesecake recipe. The topping on this cheesecake is what makes it a staple on our dessert tables. It’s perfect for dinner parties, holidays or just when you’re craving something decadent.

20 MIN PREP
1 HR COOK
1 HR 20 MIN TOTAL
12 servings
Ingredients
2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 40 squares)
A small bowl of sugar.
1 ⅚ cup + 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
A small bowl of sugar.
½ cup Organic Valley Butter, melted
3 8-ounce packages Organic Valley Cream Cheese, softened
A small bottle of vanilla extract.
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
A small bottle of vanilla extract.
4 Organic Valley Large Brown Eggs, yolks separated
½ cup Organic Valley Sour Cream
½ cup Organic Valley Heavy Whipping Cream, whipped

Directions

Heat oven to 350 F.
Start with the crust by combining the graham cracker crumbs and 1/3 cup sugar in a small bowl. Stir in butter, then press the mixture into bottom of a greased 9" springform pan and up 2" high on the sides. Bake at 350 F for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 325 F.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add egg yolks and beat on low until combined.
In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into the cream cheese mixture, then pour over crust.
Bake for 1 hour or until the center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen, then cool for another hour. Refrigerate until completely cool.
For topping; combine the sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Fold in whipped cream and spread over cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight.
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