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Easy Cheesecake

My goal was simple and delicious. That goal was achieved and will be repeated :)
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pie crust unless going crust less
  • 2 8 oz Packages of cream cheese
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°
  • Step 2: Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl.
  • Step 3: Mix by hand with a beater or with mixer until fully combined.
  • Step 4: Pour into pie crust or silicone mold.
  • Step 5: Bake for 1 hour or until the cheesecake firms up.
  • Step 6: Take out and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Step 7: Add any toppings and put in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Step 8: Enjoy!

Notes

If possible, bring all the ingredients to room temperature before using. This will help blend everything together nicely. 
There is enough filling to fill 2 pie crusts about 2/3 full, 1 large deep dish pie pan, or 1 9 inch springform pan.
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