It's the day before Christmas and it has just dawned on you that you forgot about dessert to go with Christmas Dinner....
And no, I am not talking from experience here...nope, not me!
Don't fret I am here to help...
I'm like a little elf by your side...
My mom calls this dessert cheese pie rather then Cheesecake.
I however, call it yummy and it doesn't last long in our nest with the pool man and his sweet tooth the size of mount Everest!
We named it Jane's Famous Cheesecake...
And, don't ask who Jane is.... it's complicated!
Did I mention this is a simple recipe?
You know I like quick and simple when it comes to baking...
3 bricks softened cream cheese
3 eggs
1 Cup sugar
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
Beat cream cheese until blended.
Add sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Do not over beat.
Pour into 2, 8" pie pans with your favorite crust.
{we have used Oreo, vanilla wafer and graham cracker ready made crust and they are all wonderful!}
Bake at 350 Degrees for 25 minutes or until dry around edges and moist in the middle.
Sprinkle with cinnamon while hot.
Topping:
1 pint sour cream
4 Tablespoons of Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
Mix together and frost cheesecake with topping when completely cooled.
Enjoy!
P.S. Have you seen Julie & Julia?
I am making the pool man watch it with me tonight while we wrap presents...!
I.Love.Cheesecake.
And that picture!! Now I want to make those!
Posted by: PamperingBeki | December 22, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Seriously? But its too easy. Its too easy!
I loved Julie & Julia. Loved it. How could I not? Its about food and blogging and more food!
One of these days missy, I'll be showing up at your door asking for a piece of pie!
Posted by: Dandy | December 22, 2009 at 03:29 PM
Oh My, this Jane's Cheese Pie could get me in real Trouble! I printed this one out. Loving those wrapped gifts, I would NEVER unwrap them that is for sure. xo Jamie
Posted by: jamie | December 22, 2009 at 05:16 PM
Sound wonderful, and Julie & Julia was adorable!
Posted by: LeAnna | December 22, 2009 at 05:34 PM
Merry Christmas Tara!! I hope Santa is good to you ;)
Posted by: AshleyR | December 22, 2009 at 05:49 PM
YUM!! I'm sooooo makin' this.
I haven't seen that movie yet, but I want to.
Enjoy wrapping.
Posted by: Suzann from The Olive Cottage | December 22, 2009 at 05:58 PM
sounds delish....
hope that the movie is good~i've been wanting to see it too.
have a WONDERFUL christmas tara!!!
hugs~
chasity
Posted by: the wild raspberry | December 22, 2009 at 06:26 PM
LOVE Julie and Julia! As a matter of fact, I've got it ordered to watch Christmas Eve night when hubby and I are having our romantic meal in front of the fire. Merry Christmas, Tara, Pool Man, and wee one!
Posted by: Becky G. | December 22, 2009 at 06:37 PM
I will make this desert...YUM and I think I'll add some fruit on the topping..thanks for sharing it! I loved that movie too..have fun wrapping, I always loved doing that with my hubbie. With 8 kids, we'd hide the gifts at his office and go there late Christmas eve to wrap it all! Have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS..come say hi :D
Posted by: Julie Harward | December 22, 2009 at 08:20 PM
the poor pool man. I don't know if he will have a true appreciation of that movie... Enjoy wrapping together! Your cheesecake sounds yummy! MERRY CHRISTMAS tara!
Posted by: lissa | December 22, 2009 at 08:35 PM
Tara, that sounds awesome! I hope you and your family are enjoying the holiday! If I have to count my blessings it was certainly meeting you this year!
Posted by: Jen R | December 22, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Tara, I'll be trying that!
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Posted by: Sue | December 23, 2009 at 03:28 AM
Merry Christmas Tara! That sounds so yummy...and that recipe...I just better avoid with all I've already eaten...It sounds so yummy!
And that movie...Julie and Julia...I want to own it...I love it so much!
Posted by: Martha | December 23, 2009 at 04:44 AM
OH MY YUM!! Don't know if I love the recipe more than the photo of the gifts! So perfect!!
Hope the PM can make it through the movie... DB just looked at me after 5 minutes, and I had to release him from his torture! :)
Have a wonderful day,
Mikal
Posted by: Mikal | December 23, 2009 at 04:57 AM
that is easy. i think even i could make that. i am no julia or julie! that is a wonderful movie. loved every minute of it. Meryl is fantastic and so is Stanley Tucci. I need to watch it again.
Posted by: Traci | December 23, 2009 at 06:00 AM
ok, so you just scared the crap out of me, because after I read the first sentence I thought that TODAY was Christmas Eve, and I am NOT READY...........forget the sweets, I have no DINNER planned.
Maybe I can just come to your moms house on the 25th???
Posted by: Laura Phelps | December 23, 2009 at 07:51 AM
Hey girlie!
Just wanted to wish you and your family Merry Christmas!
That recipe sounds sooo good!
Oh, and my hubby and I just watched Julie and Julia and we both loved it!
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
xo,
Adrienne
Posted by: The Flying Bee | December 23, 2009 at 07:52 AM
I wanted cheesecake for my wedding and I was silly enough to be talked out of it by the cake lady.... it's my absolute favorite dessert! I haven't baked a thing for Christmas yet until now... it's going to be this recipe!!! I can't wait to whip it up tonight when my hubby returns home. yippee!!!!
have a wonderful day sweet friend,
xo,
LuLu
Posted by: LuLu | December 23, 2009 at 09:29 AM
YUMMMM YUM!!! I love that recipe, it sounds so simple and OH-SO delish!
Merry Christmas, my friend!
Hope it is a Merry, Merry one!
xoxo
Posted by: Tracy | December 23, 2009 at 10:54 AM
I've made this recipe without the topping and it is perfectly delicious! You can also mix in extra ingredients like chocolate chips, or orange zest, or strawberry preserves. Personally, I like to pour the filling into a chocolate crust, then bake it and top it with caramel, chocolate syrup, and chopped pecans - voila! Turtle cheesecake!
Posted by: Celeste | December 23, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Merry Christmas , Tara. I already have my cheesecake but I'm going to hold on to this recipe. I'll try it at Easter.
I love your photos and love your stories about your little guy ( what a cutie!) Have you seen "My Life in Ruins?' Its hilarious
Happy New Year , too,
Sue
Posted by: Sue | December 23, 2009 at 02:19 PM
mmm...i will be given it a try!! sounds yummmmy!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Jennifer | December 23, 2009 at 02:45 PM
Hi Tara
I wanted to wish you, little punk and the pool man and very Merry Christmas!!! You have been such a gift to me this year, thank you endless!!!!!! Looking forward to what we shall share this year in our favorite high heels!
Love ya
Kate
Posted by: kate | December 23, 2009 at 09:48 PM
Your cheesecake recipe seems easy, fast and wonderful, Tara. Hope you had a fun night with the pool man, Julie and Julia (I haven't seen it yet, but we got it on DVD for my Mom for Christmas).
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | December 24, 2009 at 04:13 AM
Dear TAra, wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas!
Posted by: marcela | December 24, 2009 at 09:31 AM