The Best Classic Cheesecake You’ll Ever Make at Home
The BEST Classic Cheesecake
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 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 fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, until set. Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding lemon zest or a fruit topping before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg