New York Style Cheesecake

This is by far the most delicious cheesecake that I ever had!! The king of all cheesecakes!
You will love the smooth and rich creamy texture, it's not too sweet and very satisfying.
After trying this recipe, I am never buying an over-priced cheesecake from a cake shop ever again! I'm a huge fan of New York style cheesecakes, and I always thought that baking a perfect cheesecake is kind of impossible, until I tried this recipe! I'm never spending $50+ on a cheesecake again!

This cheesecake is easy to make but please make sure to follow the instructions for a beautiful and not cracked cheesecake... Perfect for a birthday cake, or any other occasion!

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New York Style Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham crackers crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 packages cream cheese (600 grams in total)
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3/4 cups milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream/labaneh (160 grams)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
•  1 teaspoon cinnamon
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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 220°. and oil a 9inch pan (grease the sides of the pan as well)
2. In a medium bowl mix graham crackers with melted butter and cinnamon. Press into pan.
3. In another bowl mix powdered sugar with cream cheese and milk using a spoon until smooth, and then mix in the eggs one at a time but do not over mix. Mix in milk, sour cream/labaneh, vanilla and flour until smooth.
4. Pour filling into prepared crust.
5. Wrap your pan in 2 layers of aluminium foil and place in a water bath (a bigger pan with 1 inch of water in it) then place in preheated oven.
6. Bake for 60 minutes, turn the oven off and let the cake cool with door closed for 1-2 hours.
7. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving (Recommended 6 hours).
8. Top with your favourite topping (I used cherry pie filling and canned fruits).

* To prevent cracking make sure to grease the sides of the pan before pressing the graham crackers crust.

* Make sure that your ingredients are room temperature and are not cold otherwise your cake will be lumpy.

* Handmix ingredients.

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Reese's Peanutbutter Bars

If you love Peanutbutter you will love this recipe! These no-bake peanutbutter bars are just like huge Reese's peanutbutter cups and are made with only 5 ingredients! This is probably the easiest dessert that I ever made as it only takes 15 minutes to prepare!

The good news is that you can use less sugar if you don't have a sweet-tooth. I used 2/3 cup powdered sugar and they turned out just perfect. 

Reese's Peanut butter bars Recipe - makes 16 bars

Ingredients

• • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs. (I used classic Petit beurre biscuits about 8)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (I used Today chocolate bar)
  Instructions:
  1. Line 9 x 9 inches (22 x 22 cm) pan or container with aluminium foil. Set aside.
  2. In a medium sized bowl, mix the melted butter, cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar together until combined. Stir in 3/4 cup peanut butter. Spread/press into prepared pan/container.
  3. In a small bowl microwave 2 tablespoons of peanut butter with the chocolate until melted. Stir until smooth.
  4. Stir melted chocolate over peanutbutter layer.
  5. Chill until completely firm, at least 1 hour.
  6. Cut with a hot knife to serve.

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