Easiest Cream Cheese Cake

Ah, a cream cheese cake 🧁—smooth, rich, and surprisingly easy if you skip complicated steps. Here’s the simplest no-fuss version you can make in under an hour.

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Easiest Cream Cheese Cake

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
• Optional crust: 1 cup crushed graham crackers + 2 tbsp butter

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Instructions

1. Prepare pan

• Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
• Grease an 8-inch springform pan.
• (Optional) Press crushed graham crackers mixed with melted butter into the bottom for a crust.

2. Make filling

1. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating gently.
3. Stir in vanilla and sour cream (if using). Mix until smooth—don’t overmix.

3. Bake

• Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake 35–40 minutes, until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.

4. Cool

• Let cool at room temperature 15–20 min, then refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

5. Serve

• Optional toppings: fruit, chocolate drizzle, caramel, or whipped cream.

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Tips

• Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
• Don’t overbake—center will set as it chills.
• For extra easy, skip the crust and just bake in a greased pan.
• Can make in muffin tins for mini cheesecakes: bake 18–20 min.

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If you want, I can give a 5-ingredient ultra-easy cream cheese cake that literally takes 10 minutes prep and one bowl.

Do you want that version?