Thursday, January 29, 2009

The Cheesecake

In my mind, cheesecake royaly kicks the butt of most other cakes. This is another old family one that has become my standard.
(HAVE ALL INGRIDIANTS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE)
Crust
Press into spring form pan:
1 ½ c graham cracker crumbs
3 T brown sugar
1 t cinnamon
1 stick butter, melted
Cream:
24 oz cream cheese (3 8oz pkg)
1 c sugar
Add and blend well:
3 eggs (1 at a time)
½ c cream
2 T lemon juice
½ t lemon rind
½ t vanilla
Pour into crust and bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees
Topping
Combine:
2 c sour cream
½ c sugar
1 t vanilla
Put on top of cake and return to oven for 5 minutes
Glaze
Combine:
¾ c raspberry pulp
½ c sugar
1 T corn starch
Cook until thick, about 5 minutes
Add to cooled cheesecake top
Chill 6 hours

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