Heavenly Cheesecake A prized cheesecake recipe, this one will please even the fussiest guest! For festive touches, see Tips from the Kitchens below the recipe. Prep Time:40 min Start to Finish:9 hr 55 min Makes:16 servings 1cup vanilla wafer, chocolate wafer, graham cracker or gingersnap cookie crumbs 2tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 3packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1/2cup sugar 3eggs 1teaspoon vanilla 1bag (12 ounces) white baking chips, (2 cups), melted 1/2cup half-and-half Cut-up fresh strawberries, if desired Fresh mint leaf, if desired 1.Heat oven to 325°F. Mix cookie crumbs and butter in small bowl. Press evenly in bottom of springform pan, 10x3 or 9x3 inches. Refrigerate while preparing filling.2.Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in vanilla, melted baking chips and half-and-half until blended. Pour over crust; smooth top.3.Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until center is set; cool 15 minutes. Run metal spatula around side of cheesecake to loosen. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours, but no longer than 48 hours. Remove side of pan. Top cheesecake with strawberries. Garnish with mint leaves. Store covered in refrigerator. Nutrition Information: 1 Serving: Calories 345 (Calories from Fat 225 ); Total Fat 25 g (Saturated Fat 15 g); Cholesterol 95 mg; Sodium 190 mg; Total Carbohydrate 24 g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 6 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 14 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 8 %; Iron 4 % Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 5 Fat *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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