My Mom'S Cheesecake Recipe

Name: My Mom'S Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 5 whole crackers); 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 6 eggs, separated; 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon lemon extract or 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of; 1 cup powdered milk; 1/4 cup liquid milk

Servings: persons

1
Pre-heat oven to 325 deg F.
2
Butter bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking pan and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
3
Set aside.
4
Cut cream cheese into 12 to 15 chunks and set aside to soften.
5
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar, gradually adding 3/4 cup of sugar.
6
Beat until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
7
Beat egg yolks with salt, flavorings and remaining 3/4 cup of sugar until thickened and golden in color.
8
Add cream cheese to egg yolk mixture one chunk at a time, beating well after each addition.
9
Continue to beat until blended.
10
Sprinkle powdered milk and liquid milk over yolk mixture and continue beating until well blended.
11
Fold in egg white mixture and pour into prepared pan.
12
Bake at 325 deg F until brown and puffy, about 40 minutes.
13
Cheese cake will collapse as it cools.
14
Refrigerate after cooling.

718

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 5 whole crackers), 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, 6 eggs, separated, 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, and more.

Yes, My Mom'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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Mom'S Cheesecake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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