Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Classic Creamy Cheesecake recipe. A velvety smooth cream cheese filling on a buttery graham cracker crust, this dessert is a timeless favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prep the Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan.
- Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, then eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream and heavy cream.
- Assemble: Pour filling over crust. Bake in a water bath for 1 hour.
- Cool and Chill: Cool in the oven with the door cracked, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- For best results, use room-temperature ingredients.
- Avoid overmixing the batter.
- Top with fresh berries, compote, or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
