
New York Cheesecake
New York may be the Big Apple, but when it comes to the city's iconic cheesecake, cherries rule the day. True to its heritage, the filling is super-dense and rich.
Prep time15 min
Total time5hr 25min
ServingsMakes 16 servings.
Ingredients
- 6 HONEY MAID Honey Grahams, finely crushed (about 1 cup)
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
- 5 pkg. (8 oz. each) brick cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp. flour
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 eggs
- 1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling
Preparation
- Heat oven to 325°F.
- Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix graham crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 min.
- Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
- Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Use foil handles to lift cheesecake from pan before cutting to serve. Top with pie filling.
Recipe Tips
- Size-Wise
Sweets can add enjoyment to a balanced diet, but remember to keep an eye on portions. - How to Bake in Springform Pan
Heat oven to 325ºF if using 9-inch springform pan (or to 300ºF if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan). Prepare batter as directed; pour into pan. Bake 1 hour 10 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. - Substitute
Substitute 20 OREO COOKIES, finely crushed (about 2-1/4 cups) for the HONEY MAID Honey Grahams and 3 Tbsp. sugar.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
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Calories | 440 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total fat 31g | |
Saturated fat 18g | |
Cholesterol 165mg | |
Sodium 340mg | |
Carbohydrate 34g | |
Dietary fiber 1g | |
Total sugars 27g | |
Protein 7g | |
Vitamin A | 25 %DV |
Vitamin C | 4 %DV |
Calcium | 8 %DV |
Iron | 4 %DV |