Description
A straightforward recipe for a classic baked cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended after each addition. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter over the crust in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, bring the cream cheese to room temperature before starting.
- If you prefer a slightly tangier flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesecake, graham cracker crust, baked dessert, cream cheese