Description
The BEST Cheesecake Recipe offers a rich, creamy texture with a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s a perfect balance of indulgence and flavor, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for stabilization)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan to form a crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Add sour cream and flour (if using), and mix until combined.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour with the door slightly ajar.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Remove from the springform pan, slice, and serve. Garnish with optional toppings like fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce.
Notes
- Do not overmix the filling to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest batter.
- A water bath can be used during baking to keep the cheesecake moist and prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cheesecake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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