Cheesecake

- Cheesecake -

This recipe is from The Recipe Rebel

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

Filling:

• 3 packages regular cream cheese (8oz each for a total of 24 oz or 750g)
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

What to do:

1. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press into the bottom of the pan and about 1 in up the sides.
2. In a large bowl, beat room temperature cream cheese with an electric or stand mixer until it is smooth. 
3. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat on high until smooth.
4. Add the cream, and beat on low until incorporated, then beat on high until thick and fluffy. Adjust sugar to your tastes if desired.
5. Pour cream cheese mixture into prepared crust, cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours, or overnight.
6. Serve with sweetened whipped cream and toppings as desired. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days.

Topping Ideas:

• Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
• Lemon curd
• Strawberry Sauce
• Chocolate Sauce
• Caramel Sauce
• Chocolate chips or toffee bits
• Crushed Oreos or other cookies
• Reese’s pieces, Smarties and M&M’s
• Whipped cream