Elaine's Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Elaine's Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar granulated; 2 pounds cream cheese; 2 large eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1 1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 3 tablespoons sugar granulated

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar granulated
2 pounds cream cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 tablespoons sugar granulated

1
In a small bowl, blend well the graham cracker crumbs, butter or margarine, and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar.
2
Press the crumb mixture in the bottom of a greased 8 inch or 9 inch springform pan.
3
Place the pan in the freezer to chill while you prepare the filling.
4
In a mixer bowl, mix the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and light.
5
When the cream cheese and sugar mixture is light and creamy, mix in the eggs, vanilla, and the cornstarch, making sure it is mixed well.
6
It should be a nice light yellow color.
7
Mix in the sour cream until well mixed.
8
Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan.
9
Bake in a preheated 450F (230C).
10
oven for 10 minutes.
11
Reduce the temperature to 200 degrees F. and bake for another 45 minutes.
12
Turn oven off and allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door opened slightly for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
13
Remove sides from pan and chill in refrigerator for another 2 to 3 hours.
14
Then slide the cheesecake off the bottom of your pan, if you wish.

1957

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 cup sugar granulated, 2 pounds cream cheese, 2 large eggs, 1 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Elaine'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.

Elaine's Cheesecake

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