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Cheesecake
You're going to love this creamy, smooth, and rich classic Cheesecake Recipe. It's simple but delicious and so very easy to make. Paired with a buttery, crunchy graham cracker crust, this cheesecake comes out perfectly every time.
Yield
10
Ingredients
10
Steps
10
Filed under: dessert, baking, under 1 hour, vanilla, citrus.
Source channel: Preppy Kitchen
Key ingredients
½ cups graham cracker crumbs ), ¼ cup unsalted butter, granulated sugar, blocks cream cheese, granulated sugar ).
Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs ((180g))
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 (8-ounce/227g) blocks cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar ((200g))
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ((10mL))
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup sour cream (room temperature (120g))
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even layer and pressing up the sides about an inch high.
- Bake the crust at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the room temperature cream cheese until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix until combined and silky.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 300°F and bake for another 30-35 minutes, or until the center wobbles slightly.