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My Mama's Famous Cheesecake
3 pkgs. (8 oz. each) Phillie creamcheese 1 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 container (12 oz.) real sour cream 1 tsp. vanilla 5 large eggs
Crust: 3/4 cup graham crackers crushed 3/4 cup Nilla wafers crushed 1/2 cup ground pecans 2 Tbsp. melted butter
Mix in bowl and then put in a 9 or 10" springform pan. Turn oven to 300�F.
In mixer bowl, better to use a standing mixer, cream all the cheese with sugar and then add cornstarch. Mix about 5 minutes. Add sour cream a little at a time. Scrape down bowl lots. Add vanilla. Add eggs one at a time and mix well each time.
Pour into crust. Do not disturb crust. Bake at 300�F for one hour. Turn oven off. DO NOT OPEN OVEN DOOR. Keep in closed oven one hour. Remove then cool and chill at least overnight.
Chef's Note: Don't worry if top cracks a bit, it happens. Cover with fruit if you want the best cheesecake ever!!!!! Happy eating!!! Mee |
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