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Tips for the Perfect Cheesecake

Use these tips to create, bake and store your perfect cheesecake:Bring all ingredients to room temperature before mixing. This usually takes 30 minutes.To soften cream cheese in the microwave: place unwrapped 8 ounces cheese in a microwaveable bowl and microwave on high for 15 seconds. Add 15 seconds for each additional bar of cheese.Mix filling only until combined. Don`t over-mix.Use a springform pan so that the sides can be removed.Butter sides or use a metal spatula around the edges immediately after removing the cheese cake from the oven.Place springform pan on a shallow pan, like a pizza pan , or cover bottom and up one inch around the sides with aluminum foil to avoid leaks in the oven.Place a shallow pan of water in rack below cheesecake to keep oven moist.Don`t open oven door while baking.A perfectly baked cheesecake will be puffed around the edges. When shaken, about an inch in diameter in the center should jiggle.Cool slowly (about an hour) on a wire rack, away from any drafts.Store in the refrigerator, loosely covered, for up to four days.The bottom of the pan can be removed from the cheesecake once the cake has firmed in the refrigerator. Use two spatulas to move cake to serving platter.Garnishing a cheesecake should only be done within 1 to 3 hours of serving.Cheesecakes taste best when brought to room temperature. This takes about 30 minutes.Securely wrap an already firm (about 4 hours in the refrigerator) cheesecake to be put in the freezer. Cheesecakes can be kept for up to 2 months in the freezer.Thaw frozen cheesecake overnight in the refrigerator.

Heath bar cheesecake
Heath Bar Cheesecake1 (18 ounce) package refrigerated oatmeal cookie    dough with chocolate and butterscotch chips*16 ounces cream cheese, softened2 eggs1/2 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 (1.4 ounce) Heath candy bars, coarsely chop (Upload by user)

Heavenly chocolate cheesecake
Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake2 cups crushed vanilla wafers1 cup ground toasted almonds1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup butter, melted2 cups milk chocolate chips1 envelope unflavored gelatine1/2 cup milk16 ounces softened cream cheese1/2 cup sour cream1/ (Upload by user)

Irish cream cheesecake
Irish Cream Cheesecake1 cup graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup margarine, melted1 envelope unflavored gelatine1/2 cup cold water1 cup granulated sugar3 eggs, separated16 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons cocoa2 tablespoons bo (Upload by user)

Italian cheesecake
Italian Cheesecake4 large eggs, separated2/3 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon orange rind4 cups (2 pounds) ricotta cheese1/3 cup unbleached white flour1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon lemon rindPreheat oven to 375 degree (Upload by user)

Junior mint cheesecake
Junior Mint Cheesecake2 (3 ounce) packages Junior Mints24 ounce cream cheese (at room temperature)2/3 cup granulated sugar3 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 graham cracker or chocolate crumb crustPut mints in freezer and freeze.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F./ (Upload by user)

Kahlua cheesecake
Kahlua CheesecakeZwieback Crust2 envelopes unflavored gelatine1/2 cup Kahl?a� Coffee Liqueur1/2 cup water3 eggs, separated1/4 cup granulated sugar1/8 teaspoon salt16 ounces cream cheese1 cup whipping creamShaved or curled semisweet chocolatePrep (Upload by user)

Kahlua fudge cheesecake
Kahlua Fudge CheesecakeuCrust/u1 1/2 cups chocolate crumbs5 tablespoons butter, melted2 tablespoons granulated sugaruFilling/u1 pound cream cheese3/4 cup granulated sugar4 eggs1 1/4 cups heavy ream1/3 cup Kahl?a6 ounces semi sweet chocol (Upload by user)

Lemon cheesecake
Lemon Cheesecake3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened40 ounces cream cheese, softened1 2/3 cups granulated sugar5 eggs1/8 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extra (Upload by user)

Lemon swirl cheesecake
Lemon Swirl Cheesecake16 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract2 eggs1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust1 (15 ounce) can lemon pie filling, dividedMint leaves or lemon twists (optional)Whipped creamMix together cream chee (Upload by user)

Lemonade cheesecake
Lemonade Cheesecake2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed2 large eggs1/2 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup flour1 graham cracker pie crustOptional garnishes: whipped cream,    mint pieces, lemon twists (Upload by user)
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Lime cheesecake
Lime Cheesecake1 1/4 cups zwieback toast crumbs2 tablespoons granulated sugar1/3 cup margarine, melted1 envelope unflavored gelatine1/4 cup cold water1/4 cup lime juice3 eggs, separated1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel16 (Upload by user)
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Little dixie pound cake
Little Dixie Pound Cake3 tablespoons butter (no substitutes), softened6 tablespoons granulated sugar1 egg6 tablespoons all purpose flourPinch of baking soda7 teaspoons buttermilk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon orange extractIn a small mixing bo (Upload by user)
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Lindy`s new york cheesecake
Lindy`s New York CheesecakeuCrust/u1 cup flour1/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon lemon zest1 egg yolk1/4 cup melted butter1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractCombine flour, sugar and lemon zest, and make a well in the center. Add egg yolk, butter and vanilla ex (Upload by user)
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Luscious lemon cheesecake
Luscious Lemon Cheesecake1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons granulated sugar1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted24 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup granulated sugar3 eggs1 tablespoon grated lemon rind1/4 cup fresh lemon juiceb (Upload by user)
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Marble cheesecake
Marble Cheesecake1 cup graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons granulated sugar3 tablespoons margarine, melted24 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 eggs1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, meltedCombine crum (Upload by user)
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Margarita cheesecake
Margarita Cheesecake1 1/2 cups pretzel crumbs1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled24 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup granulated sugar4 large eggs1/4 cup fresh lime juice1/4 cup tequila1/4 cup Triple SecLime slices (garn (Upload by user)
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