Description
Cheesecake is the ultimate indulgent dessert with a creamy, smooth filling and a buttery, crunchy graham cracker crust. This classic recipe is easy to make yet decadent enough to impress any guest.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth. Add the sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. It will firm up as it cools.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
- Before serving, run a knife around the edges of the pan, remove the sides of the springform pan, and slice into wedges.
Notes
- Allow cheesecake to cool gradually in the oven to prevent cracks.
- For a fruit topping, consider adding fresh berries like strawberries or blueberries.
- If using a different pan, line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Cheesecake is best when made a day ahead, as it allows the flavors to meld and the texture to set perfectly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
