Aunt Janes Cheese Cake Recipes

AUNT ALICE'S CHEESE CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Beat cream cheese and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time (this mixture will be thin).
• 2. Pour into a greased 9 inch pie pan. Bake at 325° F for 45 minutes.
• 3. Let cool 20 minutes (a depression will form).
• 4. Mix topping ingredients together until well combined. Spread over top of cheesecake.
• 5. Bake again for 20 minutes @ 325°F. Cool - refrigerate 3 - 4 hours - serve.

AUNT RUTH'S FAMOUS BUTTERSCOTCH CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, whisk the milks and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in pudding and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake at 325° for 65-75 minutes or until center is almost set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with whipped cream and butterscotch candies if desired.

AUNT ANNE'S CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• 1. Before starting leave cream cheese out till room temperature.
• 2. Mix in one ingredient in at a time.
• 3. Grease and flour a 10" springform pan. Put a cookie tray on the bottom rack in the oven to catch any spills.
• 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Let cool in the oven for 30 minutes with the door cracked open.
• 5. Cover with plastic wrap and then foil and refrigerate for 8 hours before serving.