
Manny’s Choice Cheesecake
The richest, creamiest, most decadent cheesecake. Top it with fresh berries & a sprig of mint for a beautiful & delicious creation.
Ingredients
- Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 Tbsp melted butter
- Filing
- 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
- Sauce
- 12 oz fresh berries
- ¾ cup water
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 ½ tsp pure vanilla
Instructions
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Crust
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Mix together, lightly press in bottom of Springform pan
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Bake 350 for 10 minutes
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Filing
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Whip cream cheese for 5 minutes
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Add sugar and whip for 5 more minutes
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Add and mix vanilla and 1 egg at a time
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Add and mix sour cream
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Add whipping cream – stir into mixture – do not use a mixer
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Springform Pan
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Cover exterior of pan with aluminum foil to keep water out
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Pour filing into pan
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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)
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Bake 325 for 90-100 minutes in a water bath
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Take out and let cool for 90 minutes
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Sauce
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Place in skillet, bring to a boil, simmer for 15minutes
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Let cool, top cheesecake with sauce when serving