Lovers Day Cheesecake Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Graham Cracker Base
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12 whole graham crackers, crushed (equals 1 1/2 cups or 180g)
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1/4 cup white sugar (50g)
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6 tbsp melted unsalted butter (85g)
→ Cream Cheese Mixture
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2 packages (16 oz/452g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temp
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1/2 cup white sugar (100g)
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1/4 cup room temperature full-fat sour cream (60g)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 large eggs, brought to room temp
→ Topping Ideas
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Sweet 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 graham bits, sugar, and melted butter. Spread mixture into a 9-inch pie plate without pushing down too hard.
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Pop the crust in the oven for 10 mins while you get the filling ready.
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Mix cream cheese with sugar till creamy. Stir in sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice. Gently blend in eggs one after another just until mixed.
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Turn oven down to 325°F. Add filling to the warm crust. Bake about 35 mins until nearly set, covering with foil if needed.
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Leave out for an hour to cool, then stick in fridge for at least 2 hours before eating.
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Add your favorite toppings right before you serve it. Store leftovers in the fridge.
# Notes:
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All dairy should be room temp before starting
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You can make this up to 2 days before serving
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Keeps in freezer for up to 3 months
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Don't worry if the first piece comes out messy