Colby Cheesecake Recipes

TEXAS CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Mix together crushed chips and melted margarine, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• Bake 15 minutes at 350.
• Beat cream cheese and egg in a food processor or mixing bowl until well blended.
• Mix in colby/jack cheese, chilies, garlic powder, and Tabasco sauce.
• Pour mixture over crust.
• Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
• When cake is done, remove from oven and spread sour cream over cheesecake.
• Loosen cheesecake from rim of pan by running a sharp, thin knife around inside rim.
• Let cheesecake cool before removing pan ring.
• Top with red bell pepper, green onion, and sliced olives.
• Refrigerate several hours, then serve with chips or crackers.

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla with a mixer on low speed until completely blended. Beat in the eggs until blended.
• Pour mixture into the graham cracker crust.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is light golden brown, the edges have set, and the center is still a little jiggly. Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature to cool. Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving. Enjoy!

NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE WITH COOL WHIP®

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Fold in whipped topping. Pour mixture into graham cracker crust and smooth evenly. Top with pie filling.
• Refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours.