Cheese Cake - Aunt Ann's "Perfect" Cheese Cake

Submitted by Granny-Nell Hutchins on January 16, 2017 - 11:47am

Summary

Yield
SourceAunt Ann
Prep Time30 minutes
CategoryCakes
CuisineAmerican
TagsThe best!, Perfect Cheesecake, Aunt Ann

Description

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 stick butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 pkgs 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature, (plus 1/3 more if desired)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 pt sour cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • pecans (optional)

Instructions

You will want to use a Spring-form pan.
Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press in a Spring-form pan. (Press chopped pecans in bottom of pan if desired). Bake at 350° for five minutes.
Filling: Blend cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into crust. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes. Let's cool to room temperature.
Topping: Thoroughly mix sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spread topping on baked and cooled filling. (I use just enough topping to cover filling) bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
Freeze for 10 to 12 hours (or overnight)
Take out pan while frozen. You can use a wedge knife or spatula to remove from pan.

Notes

The original name for this recipe is Perfect Cheesecake and is an all time favorite of everyone! 

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