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Marx Brothers Cheesecake Recipe

This legendary cheesecake recipe, originally featured in Bon Appetit (April 1989), delivers a flavor so good, it's practically a Marx Brothers movie! While the original baking time needs a little tweaking (we suggest experimenting with 300°F or 350°F), the creamy, pecan-crusted result is worth every minute. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 150 mins
Calories 867.4 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Marx Brothers Cheesecake

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How to Make Marx Brothers Cheesecake

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Grease a 10-inch springform pan (3-inch high sides) with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  3. Add ½ cup pecan halves to the pan, rotating to coat the bottom and sides evenly.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup (½ stick) melted butter. Mix until well combined.
  5. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  6. In a large bowl, beat 2 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  7. Add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 4 large egg yolks, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  8. Beat until completely smooth and well incorporated.
  9. Gently fold in 1 cup sour cream.
  10. Pour the batter into the prepared crust.
  11. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a knife inserted 2 inches from the center comes out clean. *Note: For a firmer cheesecake, consider increasing the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C) or 350°F (175°C) and adjusting baking time accordingly. Keep a close eye on it!*
  12. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the oven door slightly ajar for 20 minutes.
  13. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  14. Refrigerate overnight for optimal flavor and texture.
  15. Carefully release the sides of the springform pan.
  16. Transfer the cheesecake to a serving platter.
  17. Slice and serve. Enjoy the comedically delicious results!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

183g

Fat

186g

Carbs

19g

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