DAY Recipe

Makes 8 servings.

INGREDIENTS
crust
3tablespoons (or more) ice water
1large egg yolk
1 1/3cups all purpose flour
1/4cup yellow cornmeal
1tablespoon sugar
1/2teaspoon salt
1/2cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

filling
6ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2cup sugar
1/2cup (packed) golden brownsugar
2large eggs
1large egg yolk
1cup canned [...]

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INGREDIENTS
Bottom layer
8 tablespoons butter
1 (18 1/4ounce)box yellow cake mix
1 egg
Top layer
1 lb powdered sugar , minus 1/2 cup
8 ounces cream cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for sprinkling)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mix together butter, cake mix, and 1 egg. After they form a crumbly dough, press into a greased 13 by 9 inch container.
Mix together 2 eggs, cream cheese, and the box of powdered sugar minus 1/2 cup. Pour [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
8 ounces cream cheese , and
1 (3ounce)package cream cheese , softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 (8ounce)carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)

DIRECTIONS

In a microwave melt the chocolate chips in a bowl, on 50% power for one minute.(Do not melt on full power.)
Remove from microwave, and stir gently until bowl is cool, and chocolate is smooth.Repeat heating if chocolate is not fully melted.
In a [...]