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pie plate cheesecake with sour cream top

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Chris T.
@chrisb64
East Hampton, NY

This is very similar to my other cheesecake recipe but is smaller and you can make it easier by using a ready made graham pie shell.

(3 ratings)
yield 6 -8
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For pie plate cheesecake with sour cream top

  • 1
    ready made graham cracker crust (or mix 2 and 1/4 cups crushed graham crackers with 1/2 cup melted butter and 3 tablespoons sugar and press into pie plate )
  • 1
    8 oz bar of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1 dash
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • FOR THE SOUR CREAM TOP
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make pie plate cheesecake with sour cream top

  • 1
    Heat oven to 325
  • 2
    Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  • 3
    Gradually add lemon juice,sugar,milk,salt and vanilla.
  • 4
    Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition.
  • 5
    Pour into crust and bake for 25-30 minutes or until set in the middle.
  • 6
    Meanwhile combine 2 tablespoons of sugar,sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla in small bowl.
  • 7
    spread the sour cream mixture gently on cheesecake and bake for 10 minutes longer. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours before serving.
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