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Very Vanilla Slow Cooker Cheesecake

In 2015, Camilla at Culinary Adventures of Camilla enlisted her blogging friends to help her celebrate her 15th wedding anniversary by sharing 15 cheesecakes.  The event was a huge hit, and I'm so excited to be a part of it this year for her 18th anniversary!


Even though we both love cheesecake, I don't really make it at home often. When I saw this recipe for cheesecake done in a slow cooker, I immediately printed it out. I'm probably the last person on Earth who hasn't jumped on the pressure cooker train yet, I'm still using my slow cooker. I had planned on doubling the recipe and making 3 individual cheesecakes in 4" springform pans, but I couldn't find mine.  My large springform wouldn't fit in my oval slow cooker.  I ended up buying a Wilton 6" springform, and I love it.  I've already got several more recipes chosen to make in it.


The recipe itself is simple, but you want to make sure that you follow the prep instructions for the pan and the foil "rack" closely.  This keeps your pan watertight and allows it to cook perfectly. I made no changes to the recipe itself, and I used the full 3 teaspoons of vanilla.  Make sure to note that after the cooking and cooling times, this also needs to be refrigerated overnight.   That was the hardest part!



I was thrilled to see that the cheesecake top was completely without cracks, something that I struggle with when I make them in the oven, even using a water bath.  It had a beautiful texture, not super dense, and the flavor was amazing.  You can top it any way you like, with fresh fruit, pie fillings, chopped candy and chocolate sauce.  The sky's the limit. Thank you so much to Krista L for sharing her recipe!



My husband liked his with slightly warmed blueberry pie filling. I drizzled mine with some Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Sauce.  Heaven! Wishing Camilla and her dear husband a very happy anniversary, and many more years of cheesecakes. Be sure to check out the links to the other recipes below!

Very Vanilla Slow Cooker Cheesecake

Very Vanilla Slow Cooker Cheesecake
Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar plus 2/3 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons butter, melted
  • 16oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, large, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 in. water into a 6-qt. slow cooker. Layer two 24-in. pieces of foil. Starting with a long side, roll up foil to make a 1-in.-wide strip, shape into a circle. Place in bottom of slow cooker to make a rack.
  2. In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and about 1 in. up sides of a 6" springform pan.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust.
  4. Place springform pan on foil circle without touching slow cooker sides. Cover slow cooker with a double layer of white paper towels; place lid securely over towels. Cook, covered, on high 2 hours. Do not remove lid; turn off slow cooker and let cheesecake stand, covered, in slow cooker 1 hour.
  5. Remove springform pan from slow cooker; remove foil around pan. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 1 hour longer. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.
  6. Remove ring and pan base, move to serving plate. Top as desired with fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, blueberry or strawberry topping.

Notes

Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/very-vanilla-slow-cooker-cheesecake

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  1. KarenMarch 25, 2018 at 11:15 AM

    I definitely need to try this! It looks so creamy and perfect! Pinned on my special "must try" board.

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  2. EllenMarch 25, 2018 at 11:23 AM

    I love that it's made in a slow cooker. I would have never thought to do make cheesecake in a slow cooker.

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    1. JoleneMarch 26, 2018 at 5:21 AM

      It's definitely made me want to research other non-traditional things that I can make it!

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  3. A Day in the Life on the FarmMarch 25, 2018 at 12:24 PM

    This post reminded me that I had found an Instant Pot cheesecake recipe that I wanted to try. I've never considered a cheesecake in the crockpot. Thanks for the inspiration.

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    1. JoleneMarch 26, 2018 at 5:22 AM

      Looking forward to seeing how your Instant Pot cheesecake turns out! I'm still on the fence about buying one.

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  4. Camilla M. MannMarch 25, 2018 at 12:54 PM

    I am intrigued by the slow cooker process. Wow. Thanks for joining me, Jolene. We feel celebrated.

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    1. JoleneMarch 26, 2018 at 5:26 AM

      Thank you! This would have never crossed my radar if I hadn't gone searching out recipes to participate in your celebration :)

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  5. AmyMarch 25, 2018 at 11:37 PM

    This looks delicious! I would never have thought to use the slow cooker!

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    1. JoleneMarch 26, 2018 at 5:24 AM

      Me either! But now that I have, it could be dangerous :)

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  6. LauraMarch 30, 2018 at 2:48 PM

    Oh this is GORGEOUS! I haven't tried the slow cooker cheesecake YET but this may be on my list for the week.

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    1. JoleneMarch 31, 2018 at 8:07 AM

      It was way, way too easy. My husband's already asking when I'm going to make it again!

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  7. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & LuckApril 5, 2018 at 4:46 PM

    I've never understood why people use a crockpot instead of an oven...I think I'm going to have to test this one out.

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    1. JoleneApril 7, 2018 at 10:23 AM

      I rarely use mine, so it was pretty cool to find this recipe!

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  8. CarleeApril 5, 2018 at 4:51 PM

    I absolutely need to make a cheesecake in a slow cooker. This looks soooooo good!

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    1. JoleneApril 7, 2018 at 10:24 AM

      It was so easy, but I have to keep telling the guys that I'm not making cheesecake every week!

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  9. Books n' CooksApril 5, 2018 at 5:32 PM

    Cheesecake in a slow cooker? Genius!

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    1. JoleneApril 7, 2018 at 10:24 AM

      Right? Now I'm totally looking for other creative ways to use it!

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  10. ValApril 5, 2018 at 5:42 PM

    I would have never thought about making a cheesecake in a slow cooker. It looks like it came out perfectly!

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    1. JoleneApril 7, 2018 at 10:25 AM

      It really had a great texture. No cracks!

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  11. CarolineApril 6, 2018 at 4:59 PM

    Love vanilla cheesecake but have never tried in the slow cooker - came out great!

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  12. HardlyagoddessApril 8, 2018 at 5:47 PM

    I love Camilla's idea for sharing her anniversary in this way, and I am amazed that your recipe is in a slow cooker and looks absolutely delicious! This is so cool!

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    1. JoleneApril 10, 2018 at 6:23 AM

      I'm so happy she does, because I probably would have never found this recipe otherwise!

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