Description
Classic Cheesecake is a heavenly dessert that combines a silky cream cheese filling with a buttery graham cracker crust. This timeless treat is perfect for any celebration or casual gathering, offering an indulgent experience with every bite. Its rich flavors and smooth texture make it a crowd-pleaser, whether served plain or adorned with fresh fruits and sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and half of the sugar; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add remaining sugar. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour filling into the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven with the door cracked for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 298mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 87mg