Ingredients for Easter Sunday Cheesecake
- Margarine
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for sauce)
- Graham Crackers
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for sauce)
- 1 cup sour cream
- Frozen Strawberries
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
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How to Make Easter Sunday Cheesecake
- **Make the Crust:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a 9x13 inch baking pan, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup melted margarine, and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Mix with a fork until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 8 minutes. Let cool completely.
- **Make the Filling:** In a large bowl, beat 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, with 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- **Bake:** Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
- **Cool:** Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. Then, remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
- **Make the Topping:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Spread the sour cream topping evenly over the cooled cheesecake.
- **Bake Topping:** Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- **Cool:** Let the cheesecake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours, or preferably overnight.
- **Make the Berry Sauce:** In a 2-cup measuring cup, whisk together ¼ cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Gradually whisk in ¾ cup reserved berry juice (from your favorite berries – approximately 1 cup of berries pureed before straining) and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 cup of your favorite berries. Let cool completely.
- **Serve:** Pour the berry sauce over the cheesecake before serving and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
155 g
Sugar
1456g
Fat
993g
Carbs
145g
