Classic American Cheesecake Recipe

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Classic American Cheesecake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Brush a 9-inch springform pan generously with melted butter.
  3. For crust: Melt butter, stir in cookie crumbs and sugar.
  4. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan, spreading evenly with the back of a spoon.
  5. Bake until lightly toasted- about 13-15 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and cool.
  7. For the cheesecake: In an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on low speed until soft and smooth.
  8. Add sugar, vanilla and salt and continue beating until light and creamy- 3-4 minutes.
  9. Add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth and scraping down the sides after each addition.
  10. Stir in zest.
  11. Pour batter into springform pan and bake until done (center will be slightly jiggly)- 1-1 1/2 hours.
  12. Turn oven off and leave door slightly open for 1 hour.
  13. Transfer to refrigerator and chill overnight.
  14. Remove sides of springform and cake on pan base.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 393.04 Kcal (1646 kJ)
Calories from fat 262.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.2g 45%
Cholesterol 118.92mg 40%
Sodium 390.3mg 16%
Potassium 102.19mg 2%
Total Carbs 27.72g 9%
Sugars 19.31g 77%
Dietary Fiber 1.44g 6%
Protein 6.44g 13%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 64.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 360.17 Kcal (1508 kJ)
Calories from fat 240.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.75g 45%
Cholesterol 108.98mg 40%
Sodium 357.66mg 16%
Potassium 93.64mg 2%
Total Carbs 25.41g 9%
Sugars 17.7g 77%
Dietary Fiber 1.32g 6%
Protein 5.9g 13%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Iron 1.3mg 8%
Calcium 59.4mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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