Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake that balances elegance and simplicity, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a medium bowl, then stir in melted butter.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl.
- Add sugar and vanilla, mixing until incorporated.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Fold in sour cream and lemon juice until well-blended.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven with the door cracked for about an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
For a thicker crust, increase graham crust ingredients by 1/4 cup each. If cracks appear, cover with whipped cream or fruit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, baking, easy recipes, creamy dessert