Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this classic Creamy Baked Cheesecake. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious cream cheese filling, this dessert is a sure crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix in eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust. Place in a water bath and bake for 55–70 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Bring ingredients to room temperature for best results.
- Top with fruit, chocolate, or whipped cream.
- Use a hot knife for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
