Cheesecake 🍰—rich, creamy, and classic. Here’s a reliable, no-fuss recipe for a smooth, delicious cheesecake.
Classic Cheesecake
Ingredients (8–9 inch springform pan)
Crust (optional, but recommended):
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
Filling:
- 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Grease the springform pan.
- For crust: mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter; press into bottom of pan.
2. Make filling
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Stir in vanilla and sour cream (or cream).
3. Bake
- Pour filling over crust.
- Bake 40–45 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
- Optional: use a water bath for extra smooth texture.
4. Cool
- Cool at room temperature 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate 2–4 hours or overnight before slicing.
Tips
- Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
- Avoid overmixing eggs → prevents cracks.
- Chill fully for clean slices.
Optional Toppings
- Fresh berries
- Chocolate ganache
- Caramel drizzle
- Whipped cream
If you want, I can give you a 5-ingredient no-bake cheesecake, mini cheesecake cups, or strawberry swirl cheesecake next.
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