Description
This easy cheesecake recipe is smooth, creamy, and perfect for beginners. Made with simple ingredients, it delivers classic New York-style flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup sugar and mix well.
- Mix in vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until blended.
- Add sour cream and heavy cream. Mix until smooth and creamy, but do not overmix.
- Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–70 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with the door cracked for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid cracks.
- Wrap the pan with foil and use a water bath for even baking if desired.
- Top with fresh fruit or fruit compote for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg