Description
A simple and delicious cheesecake recipe that yields a creamy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a flavored cheesecake, add fruit puree or chocolate.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Use a water bath for even baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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