Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of this Classic Creamy Cheesecake. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious cream cheese filling, this dessert is a timeless favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Make the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, sour cream, flour, salt, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust, place in a water bath, and bake until set.
- Cool and Chill: Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, top with fresh berries, fruit compote, or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce.
- Use room temperature ingredients for the creamiest texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
