Indulgent Creamy Cheesecake
Savor the decadence of this creamy cheesecake, where a buttery graham cracker crust meets a smooth, rich filling. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With every slice, enjoy the delightful balance of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. Get ready to create a show-stopping cheesecake that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
- For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar; mix until combined.
- Add sour cream and vanilla extract; mix well. Beat in eggs one at a time on low speed until just blended.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool on a wire rack for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg