Momma's Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Momma's Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs; 5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 1 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour, sifted; ½ teaspoon cream of tartar; 6 egg yolks; ⅔ cup sour cream; ⅓ cup whipping cream (heavy); 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice; 6 egg whites; 1 cup betty crocker rich & creamy vanilla frosting, if desired; chopped pecans, if desired; flaked coconut, if desired

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour, sifted
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
6 egg yolks
⅔ cup sour cream
⅓ cup whipping cream (heavy)
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
6 egg whites
1 cup betty crocker rich & creamy vanilla frosting, if desired
chopped pecans, if desired
flaked coconut, if desired

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Grease a 9-inch x 3-inch springform pan.
3
Coat bottom and sides of pan with graham cracker crumbs.
4
Beat cream cheese, 1 cup of the sugar, the flour and cream of tartar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth.
5
Beat in egg yolks one at a time, scraping bowl occasionally.
6
Beat in sour cream, whipping cream and lemon peel on low speed.
7
Stir in lemon juice.
8
Beat egg whites in medium bowl on high speed until stiff; gradually beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
9
Fold egg whites into cream cheese mixture.
10
Beat 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally.
11
Pour into pan.
12
Bake 15 minutes.
13
Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
14
Bake 60 to 75 minutes longer or until set.
15
Turn off oven; leave cheesecake in oven 15 minutes.
16
Remove from oven; cool 1 hour.
17
Refrigerate uncovered about 4 hours or until chilled.
18
Place frosting in small microwavable bowl.
19
Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 15 to 30 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle.
20
Drizzle frosting over cheesecake and top with pecans and coconut.
21
Store covered in refrigerator.
22
Cook time does not include 4 hours of chill time.

1602

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs, 5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour, sifted, and more.

Yes, Momma'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.

Momma's Cheesecake

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