Basic Cheesecake

Name: Basic Cheesecake
Ingredients: 12 graham crackers (crushed fine); 2 ounces butter (soft not melted); 14 cup sugar; 12 ounces cream cheese (4-3 oz pkgs); 34 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 12 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup sour cream; 14 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

11 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

12 graham crackers (crushed fine)
2 ounces butter (soft not melted)
14 cup sugar
12 ounces cream cheese (4-3 oz pkgs)
34 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sour cream
14 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

Crust:.
2

Mix all ingredients together and spread in bottom of 8-in springform pan (do not pack).
3

Filling:.
4

All ingredients must be room temperature.
5

Mix all ingredients together.
6

Mix with mixer just until smooth; pour in springform pan.
7

Place in preheated 300F oven for 40 minutes or till the filling is firm.
8

Cool very slowly or cake will crack.
9

When filling is cold and only then, spread topping on top then place back in 300F oven for 7 minutes.
10

Topping: Mix till smooth.
11

Refrigerate for 8 hours for best flavor.