INGREDIENTS
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Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients:
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**if you prefer a crust without nuts, the recipe for the no-nuts crust is at the end of this recipe**
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Crust:
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1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
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1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
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1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
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3/4 cup finely chopped vanilla wafers
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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Filling:
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1 1/2 lbs cream cheese
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1 1/3 cups sugar
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5 large eggs
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16 ounces sour cream
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1/4 cup flour
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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**The crust recipe below is for those who prefer a crust without nuts**
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Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/3 cup melted margarine
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Directions:
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1. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Mix in melted margarine.
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2. Press the crumb into a 9-inch spring form pan that has been lined on the bottom and side with parchment paper.
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3. Use the bottom of a drinking glass to press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the pan and about 2/3 the way up the side.
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4. Put the crust in your freezer until the filling is done.