Description
A simple and delicious cheesecake recipe perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and flour until just combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother batter.
- Don’t overmix once you add the eggs.
- Let the cheesecake cool gradually to prevent cracks.
- Top with fruit or chocolate if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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