Mama Dickey’s “Marry Me Cheesecake”

Mama Dickey has the perfect cheesecake recipe, and you can do it in the Crock-Pot!  Shes here to share this delicious recipe, and it might help you get married!  It did for her!

Find the secret behind-the-scenes details below:

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Ingredients
CRUST
– 3/4 cup finely ground Graham Cracker crumbs
– 1/4 cup sugar
– 4 tbsp melted butter
– 1 tbsp cinnamon (may use less)

FILLING
– 2 pkg softened cream cheese
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla
– 1/8 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp lemon juice
– 2 large eggs at room temperature

SOUR CREAM TOPPING
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1.5 tbsp sugar
– 3 tsp vanilla

Recipe
1. Grease (cooking spray) 6″ spring-form pan.  Wrap outside bottom in heavy duty aluminum foil.
2. Use a rack, canning jar lids or foil to create an elevated rack for the crock-pot.  Place in base of crock-pot.  Pour in water to fill up halfway to the base of your rack (approx 1/4 inch).
3. For CRUST, stir graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar and cinnamon together.  Press into bottom and side of greased pan to form.  Cover and place in refrigerator to chill while working on rest of recipe.
4. For FILLING, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, blend softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
5. In a separate bowl, lightly beat together the eggs, adding in vanilla, lemon juice and salt in a separate bowl.  Blend mixture into cream cheese mixture.  It is important to not over mix, but blend until it is just smooth.
6. Pour filling over crust.  Gently tap the side of your pan and tap it on the counter to help remove air bubbles.
7. Place pan on the rack in the crock-pot.  Top the crock-pot with 3 layers of paper towels (to collect moisture) and the lid.
8. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours.  Turn off the crock-pot and leave in the crock pot covered for an additional hour.
9. Remove cheesecake and let stand to cool for 1 hour on the counter.

OPTIONAL: If desired, after letting stand to cool for one hour, spread sour cream topping over the top of the cheesecake.  Return to crock-pot to set topping for 15 minutes on high, than refrigerate for a minimum of four hours to chill.

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How To Serve:
There are many ways to serve this delicious cheesecake.  Here are some ideas!
–  Serve with Sour Cream Topping!  By itself, it tastes delicious, and is the original “Marry Me Cheesecake” recipe!
–  Crush up your favorite cookies (Oreos, Chips Ahoy, etc.) and sprinkle on the top of the cheesecake.  Don’t forget to set a cookie on the side to enjoy!
–  Take some leftover graham cracker crust mixture and sprinkle on top with a little extra cinnamon!  You’ll be grabbing a second slice of that!
–  Pour your favorite jam on top of the cheesecake!  This is Mama Dickey’s favorite way to eat it with her homemade strawberry jam!
–  Put some of your favorite berries on the side!  This cheesecake tastes perfect with fresh strawberries and blueberries, or you can use raspberries and blackberries to add a bit of tang to it!
–  Heat up chocolate fondue and caramel and pour on top of your cheesecake!  It’s a sweet treat on top of your perfect cheesecake!  Even add some chocolate or peanut butter chips to the side for a little extra show!