The Best Cheesecake Recipe: Creamy Delight for Home Bakers
Experience the delight of homemade cheesecake with this creamy recipe, perfect for bakers of all levels!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined. Stir in sour cream.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- For a chocolate variation, add melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture.
- Top with fresh berries for a delightful garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg