Penn-Dutch Traditional Cheesecake
3 pounds cream cheese -- softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 6 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered sugar NOTE How simple can a cheesecak...
Ingredients
- 3pounds cream cheese -- softened
- 11/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6eggs
- 1cupsour cream
- 11/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 11/2 teaspoons powdered sugar
Directions
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3 pounds cream cheese -- softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 6 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons powder
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Be prepared for lots of praise when you serve this one! BTW, 3 pounds of cream cheese *IS* correct! That's six 8oz packages of cream cheese!
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In a large bowl beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth
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Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition
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Add the sour cream and vanilla and continue to beat until smooth
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Pour into a well-buttered springform pan
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Place the pan inside of a larger pan containing 1 inch of water and bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 1 hour
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Transfer the cake to a wire rack and allow to cool for 3 hours