Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for family celebrations or a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Make the crust: Crush the graham crackers finely, mix with melted butter and sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and mix until combined. Then, add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to combine each addition.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust, tapping the pan to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool gradually in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate overnight before serving.
- Serve with fresh fruit or chocolate sauce.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Use a water bath for a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, classic cheesecake, baking