Classic Cheesecake with Cinnamon Crumb Crust Recipe

Name: Classic Cheesecake with Cinnamon Crumb Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs about; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1 x butter melted; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup sugar; 16 ounces cream cheese softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon liqueur grand marnier or cointreau, orange flavor; 2 cups sour cream; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon liqueur grand marnier or cointreau, orange flavor

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs about
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1 x butter melted
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
16 ounces cream cheese softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon liqueur grand marnier or cointreau, orange flavor
2 cups sour cream
6 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon liqueur grand marnier or cointreau, orange flavor

1
Place crumbs in mixing bowl and add 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon, then stir in 13 cup butter.
2
More butter, up to 3/4 cup, may be added if needed.
3
Butter an 8-inch springform pan on bottom and sides.
4
Sprinkle thin layer of crumbs on bottom of pan and press down with metal 1/4 cup measure.
5
Pat crumbs on sides and press into position with side of measuring cup.
6
Work around sides with fingers to make crumbs of even height.
7
Any remaining crumbs may be added to bottom crust.
8
Bake crust at 350F (180C) for 5 minutes.
9
To make filling, beat eggs until light, then add 1/2 cup sugar and beat 5 minutes.
10
Add cream cheese and 1 teaspoon each vanilla and Grand Marnier and mix well.
11
Turn into Crumb Crust and bake at 375F (190C) for 20 minutes.
12
Cool 15 minutes.
13
To make topping, blend sour cream, 6 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon each vanilla and Grand Marnier well, then pour over filling and bake at 475 F 5 minutes.
14
Cool cake then chill overnight before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs about, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground, 1 x butter melted, and more.

Yes, Classic Cheesecake with Cinnamon Crumb Crust falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Cheesecake with Cinnamon Crumb Crust

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