Philadelphia Classic Cheesecake

Feb 10, 2014

So creamy, rich and delicious, Kraft’s Philadelphia Classic Cheesecake topped with cherries or fresh fruit is an easy, go-to recipe for Valentine’s Day.

Prep. time: 20 min   Total time: 5 hr 45 min   Serves: 16

What You Need

• 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 4  eggs

Directions:

1. HEAT oven to 325°F.
2. MIX graham crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
3. BEAT cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
4. BAKE 55 min. or until center is almost set. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.

Kraft Kitchens Tips
Reduce oven temperature to 300°F if using a dark nonstick springform pan.
Special Extra
Top with fresh fruit just before serving.

For more Valentine recipes and ideas visit: kraftrecipes.com