Don Chaney's Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
2. 2
   Mix crust ingredients.
3. 3
   Press into springform pan on bottom and sides.
4. 4
   Mix filling ingredients and pour into pan.
5. 5
   Make sure all ingredients are room temperature.
6. 6
   Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until slightly browned.
7. 7
   Remove cake from oven and increase oven temperature to 500F (255C).
8. 8
   Mix topping ingredients and gently spread on top of cake.
9. 9
   Return cake to 500F (255C) oven for five minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from oven, cool to room temperature, and chill overnight.
11. 11
    Serve cold.
12. 12
    Ultimate cheesecake -- This recipe is the original creation of a co-worker, Don Chaney.
13. 13
    I consider myself a cheesecake gourmet, and I rate this recipe as 8.
14. 14
    5 out of 10 (However, there are no 10s).
15. 15
    The recipe is so simple, I almost feel guilty serving it.
16. 16
    Crush some walnuts into the crust.
17. 17
    Pour a can of cherry or blueberry pie filling over the chilled cake, then chill again.
18. 18
    Put about 2 to 3 tablespoon of your favorite liqueur into the cake filling.