Classic Philadelphia Cheesecake

By JaneA

From box of cream cheese. Cooking time changed so middle not runny

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups graham crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 packages (250g)brick cream cheese softened.
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 eggs
• How to soften cream cheese.
• Place unwrapped cheesecake in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high 15 sec or just until softened. Add 15 sec for each additional package of cream cheese.

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 70mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 300F
1. Mix crumbs and butter; press into bottom of 9 inch springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add eggs 1 at time, mixing on low speed. Pour over crust.
3. Bake 300F on 2nd rack for 45 minute. Lower heat 250F for 10 minutes.
Turn off oven. Leave in oven for 10-15 minutes more.
4. Cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4hrs.