Description
Experience the creamy, dreamy delight of cheesecake with this foolproof recipe, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups (302g) graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs
- ½ cup (112g) salted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp (39g) sugar
- 24 ounces (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (207g) sugar
- 3 tbsp (24g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (230g) sour cream
- 1 ½ tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- Caramel Sauce, Lemon Curd, Homemade Whipped Cream, Chocolate Sauce, Fresh Fruit (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine your graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a bowl. Mix until blended.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add 1 cup sugar and flour.
- Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until silky smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the baked crust, smoothing the top.
- Bake the cheesecake for 55-65 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool the cheesecake in the oven with the door cracked for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
For best results, bring all ingredients to room temperature before mixing. Don’t overmix after adding eggs to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 143mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, baking, creamy, quick cheesecake