Cheater Cheesecake Recipes

NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Put graham crackers in a large resealable plastic bag, and crush them with a rolling pin until very fine crumbs form.
• Pour crumbs into a medium bowl; stir in sugar. Add butter, and stir until well combined.
• Press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch springform pan, spreading it 1 1/2 to 2 inches up the side; press flat. Chill crust in freezer at least 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the filling: Using an electric mixer set at medium-high speed, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the condensed milk a little at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl, as necessary. Beat in the lemon juice and vanilla.
• Pour the filling into the crust; smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
• Unclasp sides of pan, and remove cheesecake.

CHEATER'S NEW YORK STYLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine the sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a mixer for one minute. Add the cream cheese and mix until smooth. Add the melted butter and mix a few seconds longer.
• Pour into ready-made pie crust ( I use the larger ones with the 2 extra servings) and bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes.
• If you want to brown the top, turn on the broiler and watch it. If you look away, it will burn.
• Cool for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator. Overnight is better. Cut into thin slices. It is cheesecake after all.
• We prefer it plain, but feel free to add the topping of your choice.

CHEATERS CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Melt margarine.
• Add graham crumbs and sugar.
• Mix.
• Press into bottom of glass dish.
• Microwave 1 1/2 minutes.
• Combine all filling ingredients.
• Beat at high speed until smooth.
• Microwave 4-7 mins (stirring every 2 mins) Pour into cooled crust.
• Microwave at half power 7-15 minutes.
• Chill 6 hours.
• (filling thickens as it chills).

QUICK CHEATIN' CHEESECAKE FOR ONE

Steps:

• Spread graham wafer squares with cream cheese.
• Top with jam.
• Sandwich together and enjoy.
• Try it with chocolate flavored cream cheese, or try different flavors of jam.

CHEATERS PUMPKIN SPICE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Place rack in center of oven and preheat to 325 dg. Lightly grease a 13 x 9" baking pan with the softened butter or vegetable shortening. Set the pan aside.
• Measure out 1/2 C of the cake mix and set aside for the filling.
• Place remaining cake mix, melted butter and 1 egg in a large mixing bowl. Blend on low for 2 minutes Scrape down the sides of bowl with spatula. Batter should come together in a ball. With your fingertips, pat the batter evenly over the bottom and 1" up the sides of the prepared pan, smoothing it out with your fingers until top is smooth. Set pan aside.
• For the filling, place the cream cheese and condensed milk in the same mixing bowl used to make the crust and and blend about 30 seconds until combimed. Add remaining cake mix, remaining 3 eggs, pumpkin, brown sugar, and spices. Beat on medium for 1 minute then scrape down the sides of the bowl with spatula.
• Pour the filling onto the crust and spread so that filling covers the entire surface and reaches the sides of the pan.
• Place the pan in oven and bake until cheesecake looks shiny and center no longer jiggles when you shake the pan, about 40 to 45 minutes Remove pan from oven while you prepare topping. Leave the oven on.
• For topping, place the sour cream and brown sugar in a small mixing bowl and stir with spoon until well cimbined. Pour topping over the cheesecake and return pan to the oven.
• Bake until the topping sets, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool, approximately 30 minutes.
• Lightly cover the pan with plastic wrap and place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hr., but preferably 24 hours for the flavors to meld. Cut into squares and serve.