Don Chaney's Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Don Chaney's Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter melted; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 24 ounces cream cheese at room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs at room, temperature; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
24 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs at room, temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons sugar

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

1554

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter melted, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, and more.

Yes, Don Chaney's Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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