BonVivantMoi's Italian Cheese Cake


Pie Crust Recipe


2 T. Shortening

1/4 c. Sugar

1 Egg

3/4 c. Flour

1 tsp. Baking Powder


Cream Shortening, Sugar, and Egg. Sift in Flour and Baking Powder. Mix well and Knead. 

 

Refrigerate 15 min before rolling out and baking at 375 degrees F for 5-7 minutes until set. Let cool completely. Before filling.


Graham Cracker Crust Recipe


1 1/2 c. Ground Graham Cracker Crumbs

1/3 c. Sugar

6 T. Melted Butter


Mix together well and press into 9 in. pie pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 7 min. Let cool completely before filling. 


Filling


8 oz. Cream Cheese

8 oz. Marscapone

3/4 c. Sugar

1 Vanilla Bean (Split and Seeded)

Pinch Italian Sea Salt

1/2 tsp. Organic Volcano Italian Lemon Juice

1/8 c. Heavy Cream

1/8 c. Sour Cream


Cream together all ingredients with whip attachment until smooth. Poor into cooled pie or crust shell. Bake in a water bath at 325 degrees F for 1 hour. Leave in oven turned off for 1 hour. After that let cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate 4 hours covered. Then serve with your favorite garnish.


Garnish Ideas


Chantilly Cream

Flavored Whipped Cream.

Fruit Sauce

Fresh Mint

Fresh Fruit