Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this classic Creamy Baked Cheesecake, a dessert that’s sure to impress with its velvety texture and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla; mix. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, flour, salt.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust. Bake for 55–65 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Cool in oven for 1 hour. Chill for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Room temperature ingredients yield a smoother cheesecake.
- Top with fruit or whipped cream if desired.
- A water bath can help prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg