Love Day Cheesecake Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust Base
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1 1/2 cups (180g) crushed graham crackers (12 whole sheets)
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1/4 cup (50g) white sugar
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6 tablespoons (85g) melted unsalted butter
→ Creamy Center
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16 ounces (452g) softened full-fat cream cheese
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1/2 cup (100g) white sugar
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1/4 cup (60g) softened full-fat sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon squeezed lemon juice
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2 large eggs, at room temp
→ Topping Ideas
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Raspberry sauce
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Handful of fresh raspberries
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Fluffy whipped cream
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F. Combine crushed crackers, sugar and melted butter. Spread into your 9-inch pie dish but don't pack too firmly.
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Pop the crust in the oven for 10 minutes while you get the filling ready.
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Mix the cream cheese with sugar until it's creamy. Blend in sour cream, vanilla and lemon juice. Gently mix in eggs one by one just until combined.
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Turn oven down to 325°F. Pour your mixture into the warm crust. Bake about 35 minutes until nearly set, covering loosely with foil if needed.
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Let it sit out for an hour, then stick it in the fridge for at least 2 hours before you dig in.
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Top with your favorite extras right before you serve it. Keep any leftovers in the fridge.
# Notes:
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Everything works better at room temperature
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You can make this two days before serving
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Keeps in the freezer for up to 3 months
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Don't worry if the first piece comes out messy