Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with a buttery crust.
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
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 1 hour or until set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth texture.
- Top with fruit or chocolate if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, creamy, baking