A platter of Cheesecake 5 Ways on a rustic wooden table, featuring five variations: classic vanilla, chocolate, toffee bits, chocolate chip, and mocha cheesecake. Each slice is topped with its signature garnish, such as chocolate shavings, toffee bits, or mini chocolate chips. Scattered cocoa powder, coffee beans, and graham cracker crumbs add to the cozy, homemade feel. Soft natural lighting enhances the creamy textures and rich flavors.

Cheesecake 5 Ways

Portions:12 servings
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Ingrediënten

  • CRUMB CRUST recipe below
  • 3 packages cream cheese softened (8 oz. each)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructies

  • Prepare CRUMB CRUST.
  • Heat oven to 350 F.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until smooth.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour into prepared crust.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until almost set*
  • Remove from oven to wire rack.
  • With knife, loosen cake from side of pan.
  • Cool completely; remove side of pan.
  • Cover; refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
  • Just before serving, garnish as desired.
  • Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

CRUMB CRUST:
Heat oven to 350 F.
Stir together 1 cup graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar in small bowl; blend in 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter or margarine, mixing well.
Press mixture onto bottom and 1/2 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool.
*Cheesecakes are less likely to crack if baked in a water bath.
VARIATIONS:
CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE:
Increase sugar to 1-1/4 cups and add 1/3 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa. Increase vanilla extract to 1-1/2 teaspoons.
TOFFEE BITS CHEESECAKE:
Prepare vanilla cheesecake batter as directed. Stir 1-1/3 cups (8-oz. pkg.)
HEATH BITS ‘O BRICKLE Toffee Bits into batter.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE:
Prepare vanilla cheesecake as directed. Stir 1 to 1-1/2 cups HERSHEY’S MINI CHIPS Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips into batter.
MOCHA CHEESECAKE:
Prepare CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE, using HERSHEY’S Dutch Processed Cocoa. Add 1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules to batter.
MOCHA TOFFEE WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS CHEESECAKE:
Prepare MOCHA CHEESECAKE as directed. Stir 3/4 cup HEATH BITS ‘O BRICKLE Toffee Bits and 3/4 cup HERSHEY’S MINI CHIPS Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips into batter.
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