Description
Indulgent cream cheese cake promises a luxurious journey through silky textures and rich flavors. Delicate layers melt smoothly across your palate, offering a classic dessert that celebrates creamy perfection with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325F (163C) and lightly coat a springform pan with non-stick spray.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, firmly press the mixture into the pan’s bottom, and bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow crust to cool completely.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the cream cheese and sugar until silky and free of lumps, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, then add eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure smooth integration.
- Gently fold in sour cream and flour, stirring until the batter becomes uniform and no dry ingredients remain visible.
- Transfer the creamy mixture onto the prepared crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a slightly jiggly center that indicates proper doneness.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Remove from oven, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
- Before serving, run a knife around the pan’s edge to loosen and remove springform sides.
Notes
- Bring cream cheese to room temperature beforehand to ensure a smooth, lump-free batter that blends perfectly.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding eggs to prevent air bubbles that can cause cracking during baking.
- Use a water bath method by placing the springform pan in a larger pan with hot water to create a more even, gentle baking environment and prevent surface cracks.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to make the cheesecake suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 382 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg