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To Die For Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

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My favorite cheesecakes are firm yet fluffy, decadent, and super rich with every bite deserving of an out loud MMmmmmm.  This recipe has a layer of white chocolate mousse on top.  So delicious! Here is the best cheesecake recipe yet. It takes some time so you might want to take that into consideration. Also, you don't have to use the vanilla beans.  It's just an added flavor. It is amazing without the vanilla bean.  Creamy, rich, and decadent.  Prep time:  30 min total Bake time: 60-75 minutes Fridge time:  4 hours Yields:  ~ 10 hefty servings For the crust: 1 graham cracker pie crust or homemade (I prefer homemade) Homemade crust 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs (ground in a food processor) - this is equal to a little less than one package of squares in the box 1/2 cup of vanilla wafers (ground in a food processor) 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/3 cup of melted butter 1. Mix together the vanilla wafer crumbs and the graham cracker crumbs.   2. Add in cin