Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2Madagascar vanilla beans
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1 ¼cupsgraham cracker crumbs (such as Keebler)
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⅓cupbutter, melted
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¼cupwhite sugar
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2(8 ounce) packagescream cheese, softened
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1(8 ounce) containersour cream
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1cupwhite sugar
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2tablespoonscornstarch
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2tablespoonsbutter, softened
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1teaspoonvanilla extract
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2cupsheavy whipping cream
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¼cupconfectioners’ sugar
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2(4 ounce) barswhite baking chocolate, chopped
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1(8 ounce) packagecream cheese, softened
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1cupheavy whipping cream
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1 ½tablespoonsconfectioners’ sugar
Cooking Directions
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Split 1 vanilla bean lengthwise with the tip of a sharp knife. Holding the pod open, scrape seeds from each half using the flat side of your knife; place in a bowl. Repeat with second vanilla bean, placing seeds in a separate bowl.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 white sugar together in a bowl. Press over the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Combine 2 packages cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup white sugar, and cornstarch in a large bowl; mix until sugar is dissolved. Add seeds from 1 vanilla bean, softened butter, and vanilla extract; blend until smooth. Pour over graham cracker crust.
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Bake in the preheated oven until top is a light tan color, 30 to 35 minutes; set aside to cool.
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Beat 2 cups heavy cream in a chilled bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add 1/4 confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until cream is stiff. Place in the refrigerator.
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Melt white chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Remove from heat and let cool, about 5 minutes.
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Beat 1 package cream cheese with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in white chocolate until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over the cooled crust. Chill for 1 to 2 hours.
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Beat 1 cup heavy cream in a chilled bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Beat in seeds from the second vanilla bean and 1 1/2 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over cheesecake. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 6 hours to overnight.
Tips
You can make your own graham cracker crust but I prefer to buy the Keebler mix, and you get multiple crusts from the box. I also buy my vanilla beans online because they are about $8 to $10 at the store for just two. So if you like the recipe and you want to make it more than once I suggest you get your beans online.
Editor’s Note:
This recipe appeared in Allrecipes Magazine. The cheesecake filling was modified to use vanilla bean seeds in place of vanilla extract.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe8 | |
Calories1128 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 89g |
114% |
Saturated Fat 55g |
276% |
Cholesterol 261mg |
87% |
Sodium 478mg |
21% |
Total Carbohydrate 75g |
27% |
Dietary Fiber 0g |
1% |
Total Sugars 61g |
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Protein 12g |
24% |
Vitamin C 1mg |
1% |
Calcium 221mg |
17% |
Iron 2mg |
9% |
Potassium 311mg |
7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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