Here’s a classic Million Dollar Cream Cheese Cake recipe—rich, creamy, and decadent. This cake is known for its buttery crust, creamy cheesecake-like layer, and a sweet, custard-like topping.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping (Million Dollar Layer):
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup melted butter
Optional: chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool slightly.
- Make the filling:
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Spread evenly over the crust.
- Bake the filling:
- Bake for 20 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Prepare the topping:
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.
- Add topping and bake:
- Pour topping over the baked cream cheese layer.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until lightly golden and set.
- Cool and chill:
- Let cake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
- Serve:
- Cut into squares, optionally garnish with nuts, coconut, or chocolate.
💡 Tips:
- Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for the creamiest texture.
- Do not overbake the topping—it should be custardy, not dry.
- This cake improves in flavor if chilled overnight.
If you want, I can also give a quick 5-ingredient shortcut version that still tastes luxurious but is way faster to make.
Do you want me to do that?
