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Creating Irresistible Cheeseballs and Cheesecake

CHEESEBALLS and CHEESECAKE made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or your choice
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, then mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the grated cheese and any desired spices for the cheeseballs.
  5. Pour the sour cream and eggs into the cheesecake mixture and mix until smooth.
  6. Combine the cheesecake mixture into a prepared crust of graham cracker crumbs and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  7. Roll the cheeseball mixture into balls and chill for an hour before serving.
  8. Let the baked cheesecake cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.