Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of the Best Cheesecake Recipe! This classic dessert is a crowd-pleaser with its rich and velvety texture, topped with your favorite toppings for a personalized touch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
For the Filling:
- 40 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
For Toppings:
- Any desired cheesecake toppings
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Place oven racks in the center and preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter for the crust. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Add Eggs: Beat eggs separately, then slowly add to the cream cheese mixture. Fold in any lumps gently.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the crust and bake at 325°F for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 250°F and bake for another 45 minutes. Let cool in the oven.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 6 hours to overnight. Decorate and serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for smooth blending.
- Baking times may vary, so keep an eye on the cheesecake for the perfect texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
