Perfect Cheesecake Recipe: Easy Steps for a Creamy Delight
Learn how to make the perfect cheesecake with our easy recipe that guarantees a creamy, delightful dessert every time.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form a crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the sour cream and flour until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are slightly puffed.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese.
- Top with fresh fruit or your favorite sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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