Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of this Best Easy Cheesecake Recipe, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich, velvety filling that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this show-stopping dessert is perfect for any occasion. Whether celebrating a special event or treating yourself, each slice promises unforgettable taste and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz softened cream cheese (about 3 packages)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar and mix until creamy.
- Blend in sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed, mixing just until incorporated.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly wobbly in the center.
- Turn off the oven, let cool inside with door ajar for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg