Best Cheesecake Recipe for Indulgent Home Baking Joy
This best cheesecake recipe is perfect for indulging in home baking joy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the sour cream.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until set in the center.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Top with fresh fruit or a fruit compote before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg