You can bring my grandmother's easy cheesecake recipe to your next party as a dessert. Add whipped cream and your favorite pie filling or sauce on top of it.
INGREDIENT
For the Crust– 2 cups all-purpose flour– 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature– 3 tablespoons granulated sugar– pinch of saltFor the Filling– 24 ounces cream cheese 3 packages, room temperature– 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar– 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extractFor the Topping– 2 21-ounce cans cherry pie filling or other flavor of choice– 8 ounces container of Cool Whip or TruWhip thawed according to package direction
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INSTRUCTION
Preheat oven to 350°F, line 9x13-inch pan with foil or parchment, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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Step 1
Mix flour, butter, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer basin with the paddle attachment until crumbly. Place dough on pan and press evenly. 15 min. preheated oven. Remove pan from oven and cool on rack.
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Step 2
Whip cream cheese in the stand mixer bowl for 4-5 minutes at medium speed after the crust cools until light and fluffy. Combine powdered sugar and vanilla; beat 3–4 minutes. Fill cold crust. Cool After pie filling, whip. 4 hours covered and chilled.