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Better Than Ever New York Cheesecake
"My family and friends call me year round to bake my cheesecakes. They did not even notice when I changed the recipe to include the wonderful taste of Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It made the crust more delicate than ever! It was hard for this Cheesecake Lady (my nickname) to vary this recipe--but I'm glad I did!!!"
Ingredients:

CRUST:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 1/4 tablespoons COLAVITA Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
5 packages (8oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling (optional)


Preparation:


Make the Crust:   Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the  crumbs, olive oil and sugar together in a bowl.  Mix until combined. Press on the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan. Bake 10 minutes - remove from oven, let cool.
Prepare the filling:  With an electric mixer at medium speed, combine the cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition, just until blended. Fold in the sour cream.  Pour mixture into the prepared crust.  Bake 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes or until center is almost set. Run a knife or metal spatula around side of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing sides of pan.  Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Top with pie filling, if desired. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.Serves 10 - 12
Per Serving: 523 Calories (62.9% from fat); 42g Fat (24g Sat, 13g Mono, 2g Poly); 10g Protein; 45g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 165mg Cholesterol; 354mg Sodium.  Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 7 1/2 Fat; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.