The Best Vanilla Bean Cheesecake



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Ingredients

  • 2Madagascar vanilla beans
  • Crust:

      1 ¼cupsgraham cracker crumbs (such as Keebler)
    • ⅓cupbutter, melted
    • ¼cupwhite sugar

    Cheesecake:

      2(8 ounce) packagescream cheese, softened
    • 1(8 ounce) containersour cream
    • 1cupwhite sugar
    • 2tablespoonscornstarch
    • 2tablespoonsbutter, softened
    • 1teaspoonvanilla extract

    White Chocolate Mousse:

      2cupsheavy whipping cream
    • ¼cupconfectioners' sugar
    • 2(4 ounce) barswhite baking chocolate, chopped
    • 1(8 ounce) packagecream cheese, softened

    Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream:

      1cupheavy whipping cream
    • 1 ½tablespoonsconfectioners' sugar

    Directions

    Gather the ingredients.

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    Split 1 vanilla bean lengthwise with the tip of a sharp knife. Holding the pod open, scrape seeds from each half using the flat side of your knife; place in a bowl. Repeat with second vanilla bean, placing seeds in a separate bowl.

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    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 white sugar together in a bowl. Press over the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

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    Combine 2 packages cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup white sugar, and cornstarch in a large bowl; mix until sugar is dissolved.

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    Add seeds from 1 vanilla bean, softened butter, and vanilla extract; blend until smooth. Pour over graham cracker crust.

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    Bake in the preheated oven until top is a light tan color, 30 to 35 minutes; set aside to cool.

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    Beat 2 cups heavy cream in a chilled bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add 1/4 confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until cream is stiff. Place in the refrigerator.

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    Spread over cheesecake. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 6 hours to overnight.

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    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    1128 Calories
    89g Fat
    75g Carbs
    12g Protein

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