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Classic Cheesecake Recipe

Classic Cheesecake Recipe

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This Classic Cheesecake Recipe is rich, creamy, and perfectly smooth with a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s a timeless dessert that feels elegant yet comforting, perfect for celebrations or cozy nights at home. Made with cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, it bakes slowly into a silky, luxurious texture. Serve chilled with berries or fruit sauce for a perfect finish.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare springform pan.
  2. Mix crust ingredients and press into pan.
  3. Bake crust for 10 minutes.
  4. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  5. Add eggs one at a time.
  6. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and flour.
  7. Pour into crust and smooth top.
  8. Bake 50–60 minutes until center is slightly wobbly.
  9. Turn off oven and cool inside for 1 hour.
  10. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for best texture. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks. Chill overnight for best flavor and structure. Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.

  • Author: Inaya
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg