Saturday, August 8, 2009

1970's Cheesecake

Compliments of Andrea's Kitchen

Ingredients

1 prepared graham cracker or chocolate cookie crust

2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
fruit topping (can of fruit pie filling or fresh berries

Preparation

1. Cut the cream cheese into chunks and put into bowl of stand mixer. Sprinkle sugar over the top and blend on medium until the sugar is incorporated and the cheese is creamy.

2. Add scoops of whipped topping to the bowl and mix on low until all the whipped topping has been added. Continue to mix on low for another 30 second or so. Add the mini chocolate chips at this time, if desired.

3. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared crust and cover. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

4. Slice and serve, adding the fruit topping as desired.