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Natural Fruit Cake

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An all-natural fruit cake with pecans, dates, and pineapple! Yield:  4-5 dozen small slices Ingredients:  1 cup honey4 eggs1 cup whole wheat pastry flour*2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt12 ounces chopped pecans**12 ounces dried pineapple slices, finely chopped12 ounces dried pitted dates, finely chopped** Instructions:  1. In a large bowl,… Read more »

Chocolate Vanilla Swirl Cheesecake

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A thick swirled cheesecake with rich chocolate and creamy vanilla Yield:  16 servings Ingredients:  Crust Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons sugar Cheesecake Ingredients: 6 ounces semisweet (53% or 62%) chocolate, coarsely chopped (or chips)24 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch4 eggs, at room… Read more »

Double Chocolate Italian Cheesecake

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A chocolate crust with a layer of creamy white chocolate cheesecake followed by a layer of dark chocolate cheesecake, topped with a semi-sweet chocolate glaze Yield:  16 servings Ingredients:  Crust Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons melted butter2 tablespoons sugar Cheesecake Ingredients: 32 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup… Read more »

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

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A creamy vanilla cheesecake with vanilla bean specks Yield:  16 servings Ingredients:  Crust Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar6 tablespoons butter, melted FillingĂ‚ Ingredients: 24 ounces cream cheese, softened1 vanilla bean pod1 1/4 cups sugar1 tablespoon corn starch4 eggs1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons vanilla extract Instructions:  1. Combine… Read more »

Orange Vanilla Dream Cheesecake

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A creamy cheesecake with orange and vanilla swirls, full of flavor! Yield:  16 servings Ingredients:  Crust Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar4 tablespoons butter Filling Ingredients: 3 packages (24 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 1/4 cups sugar2 tablespoons corn starch4 eggs8 ounces sour cream1 tablespoon vanilla2 egg yolks1… Read more »

Pumpkin Cheesecake

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A creamy spicy pumpkin cheesecake with graham cracker crust Yield:  12-16 servings Ingredients:  Crust Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar5 tablespoons melted butter1/16 teaspoon ginger1/16 teaspoon cloves1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Filling Ingredients: 1 cup canned/pureed/mashed pumpkin1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground… Read more »

Chocolate Caramel Almond Cheesecake

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A creamy dense chocolate cheesecake on a chocolate graham cracker crust, drizzled with chocolate and caramel and sprinkled with almonds Yield:  12-16 servings Ingredients:  Crust ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar5 tablespoons butter, melted Filling ingredients: 20 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed… Read more »

No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake

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A deliciously cool summer dessert combining graham cracker crust, a no-bake cheesecake filling, and homemade cherry pie filling on top! Yield:  24 servings Ingredients:  Crust ingredients: 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs6 tablespoons sugar2/3 cup butter, melted Cheesecake filling ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla2 cups… Read more »

Easy Walnut Cheesecake Squares

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Squares of buttery walnut crust with a thin layer of creamy vanilla cheesecake, sprinkled with a nutty crumb topping and baked Yield:  24 squares Ingredients:  Crust ingredients: 2/3 cup brown sugar2 cups flour*1 cup finely chopped walnuts**2/3 cup butter, melted Filling ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar2 eggs2… Read more »

Slow-Baked New York Cheesecake

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This dense, creamy New York cheesecake is easy to make and turns out perfectly every time! No air bubbles, no excess browning — just the best cheesecake ever! Yield:  16 servings Ingredients:  Crust Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs*3 tablespoons sugar4 tablespoons butter Filling Ingredients: 3 pounds (48 ounces)… Read more »