This was my mothers delite.

This was also my mom's cheesecake recipe and it always tasted so good!! Thank goodness for the internet and the ability to find this recipe again, my kids love it and it is a cheaper alternative to cheesecake that everyone loves.

This was a recipe I used to make for my children now I CAN TEACH IT TO MY GRANDDAUGHTER! Don't just settle with this wonderful economical treat, mix it up with other cake flavors.

Can you replace the yellow cake mix for vanilla?

I baked the cheesecake for my co-workers or birthdays and Christmas party's for years before I retired. I wanted I bake it for Thanksgiving but I couldn't find my recipe. My daughter suggested going on line, and it was. I will be baking it tomorrow. The last time I baked it was for her birthday years ago.

Hi, I used 1.5 cups of milk but after an hour in the oven it's still liquidy. Did you have any issues?

We have been using this recipe for about 50 years, my mom made it for me. I make it for my kids now. We make it for the grandchildren. I have played with different cake flavors, my son likes the German chocolate variation that I make. Hands down best cheesecake!

My mom gave this recipe many years ago, I read your review, what is your German chocolate variation of this Duncan Hines cheese cake? and would you share it with us, thanks Ellen

This is my favorite Christmas desert. It is tradition. Very tasty and flavourful!

I have made this cheesecake for at least 50 years. I love it! You can vary the flavor by changing toppings.

My most favorite is pineapple cheesecake: To a 21 oz. can crushed pineapple with juice, add 2/3 cup sugar and two Tablespoons cornstarch in a saucepan. Heat to boil, stirring until thickened and sauce is clear. Cool to room temperature and spread over top of cheesecake. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

I also love strawberry cheesecake: To 1 cup crushed fresh strawberries, add 3/4 cup water. Cook 2 minutes; sieve. In saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/2 cup sugar. Gradually add hot strawberries. Boil, stirring until thickened and clear. Stir in red food coloring, if desired. Cool to room temperature. Place 1 cup slices fresh strawberries atop cheesecake. Pour glaze over carefully. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

When I use canned cherry pie filling for topping, I add 1/3 cup sugar and a drop or two of almond flavoring for each can. I stir this together and refrigerate it while cheesecake is cooking and cooling, stirring occasionally to be sure sugar dissolves completely before spreading atop cooked cheesecake. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Because cake mixes contain less ingredients by weight than when this recipe first came out, I have found that the crust will be better if you add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of flour to the mix before adding the eggs and oil.

This has the best crust, sweet cake with a wonderful filling. Baked for a smooth finish that can be topped with what ever you wish. Fresh fruit, drizzled chocolate. I put into 2 cake pans for different toppings. cupcake pans... Yummm!

I have been looking for this recipe for years. I lost it in a move many years ago. This is the best and the easiest and I have been cooking for over 50 years!

Be sure to add a half a cup of flour to the dry cake mixture which forms the crust. Thank you for that suggestion from another commenter.

With homage to Duncan Hines for coming up with the recipe to begin with, I have two children who have Celiac disease. I use a gluten-free in place of the Duncan Hines. Chocolate with a strong vanilla filling is wonderful. I've read some people use pineapple. Sounds good. But the family favorite is the plain cheesecake recipe topped by sweet and sour cream with fresh lemon zest.

So easy and tastes great!

Have made this recipe since the 70's when Duncan Hines introduced
this recipe. I've made traditional cheese cake and this recipe is not only easier and faster its just as good with less hassle. Highly recommend it for cheese cake lovers. Ps- you can use other toppings than cherry, even standard toppings used on scratch cheese cakes.