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Grand Marnier Cheesecake
Author/Submitted by:
Recipe courtesy of Pheasant Inn, Erwinna, PA
Servings: 12
Categories:
Cheesecakes
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1 3/4
cups
graham cracker crumbs 1
cup
granulated sugar 2
teaspoons
ground cinnamon 1
stick
unsalted butter,
at room temperature
24
ounces
cream cheese 1
cup
sour cream 1/8
teaspoon
salt 1 1/2
teaspoons
vanilla extract 4
large
eggs 1/3
cup
Grand Marnier
Directions:
1.
Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Adjust rack 1/3 from top of oven. Generously butter a 9 x 2 1/2 inch spring form pan. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Melt 1 stick of butter. Add to the mixture and stir. Press mixture around sides of pan with your thumbnail. Leave 1/2 inch uncovered. Press mixture onto the bottom. Place in the refrigerator until you are ready to use.
2.
In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cheese until soft and smooth. Add sour cream and beat well. Add 2/3 cup sugar and beat until smooth. Add the salt, vanilla and eggs. Beat well after each addition. Remove from mixer and stir in the liqueur. Pour filling into the crumb crust. Level and smooth top with spatula. Bake 60 minutes. Remove and cool. Remove from spring pan to serve.
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