Easter Sunday Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Easter Sunday Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 1/2 cup margarine, melted; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 1/4 cups ground graham crackers; Filling; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; Topping; 1 pint sour cream; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Sauce; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries or (10 ounce) package frozen blueberries, thawed (save juice); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

Crust
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups ground graham crackers
Filling
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Topping
1 pint sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Sauce
1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries or (10 ounce) package frozen blueberries, thawed (save juice)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon lemon juice

1
Make CRUST: Mix together melted margarine, sugar, and graham cracker crumbs in 9x13 pan with fork to cover bottom evenly.
2
Press down to form crust.
3
Bake at 350 for 8 minutes.
4
While crust is baking, make FILLING: Beat cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice on high until whipped.
5
Pour over crust.
6
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
7
Cool completely.
8
Make TOPPING: Mix sour cream, sugar, and vanilla well.
9
Pour on top of cheesecake.
10
Bake at 400 for 5 minutes.
11
Cool 6-8 hours or overnight.
12
Make SAUCE: Add enough water to reserved berry juice to make 3/4 cup of juice.
13
Combine sugar and cornstarch in a 2-cup measuring cup; mix well.
14
Stir in juice and lemon juice.
15
Microwave on HIGH for 3-5 minutes, until thick.
16
Stir occasionally.
17
Stir in fruit; cool completely.
18
Pour over cheesecake and serve.
19
(For a shortcut, you may also use canned pie fruit filling instead of the sauce).

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 1/2 cup margarine, melted, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 1/4 cups ground graham crackers, and more.

Yes, Easter Sunday 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.

Easter Sunday Cheesecake

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