The Best Easy Cheesecake Recipe: Indulge in Homemade Delight
Experience the creamy, dreamy goodness of homemade cheesecake with this easy recipe that will delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: dessert
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix again. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream and flour until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for a couple of hours before making the cheesecake.
- Top with fresh fruit or chocolate sauce for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg