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The Ultimate Cheesecake
Submitted by; Theda
For the crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter or margerine melted.
For the filling:
5 packages (8 0unces each) cream cheese, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the topping:
1 egg white
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup raspberry preserves
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 cup assorted fresh fruit, chopped
Step by step instructions:
Preparing the crust:
1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Add melted
butter; stir to combine.
2. Press crumb mixture into a 9-inch springform pan. Chill 30 minutes.
Making the filling:
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer
set on medium speed, beat cream cheese for 2 minutes; add sugar.
2. Gradually add flour; mix until combined. On low speed, beat in eggs, one at
a time, until just blended.
3. Add sour cream, lemon peel and vanilla; beat until just blended. Pour into
crust. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove cake from oven; cool for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, beat egg white until frothy; add sugar and beat until soft peaks
form. Fold in sour cream until blended. Spread on top of cake.
5. Return cake to the oven; bake until topping is set, not browned, about 20
minutes. Turn off the oven; let cheesecake for 1 hour with oven door ajar.
Place cake on wire rack to cool completely.
Making the topping:
1. Using the tip of a knife, score a yin, yang design (looks like a paisley
pattern) on the top of cheesecake.
2. Place preserves in microwave safe bowls. Microwave on HIGH until preserves
are thin; about 45 seconds.
3. Spoon preserves onto each half of design. With back of spoon spread
preserves to fill each section.
4. Arrange fruit on top of cake; chill until ready to serve.
HINT! Use a smooth measuring cup to help press crumbs evenly against the
sides and bottom of the pan.
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