Manny’s Choice Cheesecake

The richest, creamiest, most decadent cheesecake. Top it with fresh berries & a sprig of mint for a beautiful & delicious creation.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 6 Tbsp melted butter
  • 2 lbs cream cheese, room temp
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 3 tsp pure vanilla
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 12 oz fresh berries
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 ½ tsp pure vanilla

Directions

  1. Crust: Mix together, lightly press in bottom of Springform pan.

  2. Bake 350 for 10 minutes.

  3. Filing: Whip cream cheese for 5 minutes.

  4. Add sugar and whip for 5 more minutes.

  5. Add and mix vanilla and 1 egg at a time.

  6. Add and mix sour cream.

  7. Add whipping cream – stir into mixture – do not use a mixer.

  8. Springform Pan: Cover exterior of pan with aluminum foil to keep water out.

  9. Pour filing into pan.

  10. Place in pan in a larger pan that allows you to fill the outer pan with water about 1 ½ -2” high on the sides (creating a water bath).

  11. Bake 325 for 90-100 minutes in a water bath.

  12. Take out and let cool for 90 minutes.

  13. Sauce: Place in skillet, bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes.

  14. Let cool, top cheesecake with sauce when serving.
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