This foolproof and creamy dessert classic from EAGLE BRAND® will have your family and friends asking for seconds. Try the "New York Style Cheesecake" option too!
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
3 eggs
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream, at room temperature
1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling (optional)
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Recipe
Preheat oven to 300ºF. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press firmly on bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in EAGLE BRAND® until smooth. Add eggs and lemon juice; mix well. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until center is set. Remove from oven; top with sour cream. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool 1 hour. Chill at least 4 hours.
Garnish with cherries (optional). Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Notes: New York Style Cheesecake: Omit sour cream. Increase cream cheese to 4 (8-ounce) packages and eggs to 4. Add 2 tablespoon flour after eggs. Proceed as above. Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Chill. Serve as above
Servings: Makes one (9-inch) cheesecake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 80 minutes