Friday, January 26, 2007

Grammy's New York Cheesecake



Ok...I think the story goes that my grandma (Grammy), who was a buyer for children's clothes, would frequently eat this cheesecake when she visited New York back in the 1940s or 50s. She loved this cheesecake so much she asked for the recipe. I know, sounds a bit like the whole email thing for Mrs. Field's cookies or something, but this one really happened! And if you need proof, well, it's in the cheesecake! ha ha! Try it! This is a family family favorite that gets requested over and over.

1. Line a 9” or 10”springform pan with graham cracker crust. Bake for 8 minutes or recommend time on box
2. Beat until fluffy:
3/4 C white sugar
1 lb. cream cheese, softened (I use 1/2 low fat &1/2 regular)
3 eggs
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla.

3. Bake for 25-35 min. or until set at 300°
4. Let cool completely
5. Beat together:
1 pt. Sour cream;
1/2 C sugar
1 tsp vanilla
6. Pour over cheese cake mixture and bake for 7 minutes at 450°
7. When completely cool remove from pan and refrigerate for 24 hrs.

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