Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with a buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Blend in vanilla extract, sour cream, and flour until fully combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a chocolate cheesecake, add 1 cup of melted chocolate to the batter.
- Top with fresh fruit or a fruit compote for added flavor.
- Use a water bath to prevent cracking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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