PHILADELPHIA New York Cheesecake

PHILADELPHIA New York Cheesecake

This classic cheesecake topped with cherries is a special occasion indulgence that will serve a crowd.

Additional Time:
5 hrs 25 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 1 cup HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 ounces butter or margarine, melted
  • 5 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 300 degrees F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan). Mix crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.

Step 2
Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour, and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust.

Step 3
Bake 1 hour 10 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Top with pie filling before serving.

Tips

Size-Wise: Sweets can add enjoyment to a balanced diet, but remember to keep an eye on portions.