Classic Cheesecake
This Classic Cheesecake is easy to make and there is no water bath required. Smooth, rich, creamy and so delicious!
Equipment
- hand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- 9-inch spring form pan or 9x13 in pan lined with non-stick foil
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 4 8oz packages of cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs room temperature
Optional-Sour Cream Topping
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust
- Preheat oven to 325℉.
- Over low heat in a small sauce pan, melt butter.
- In a small mixing bowl, add graham crackers, sugar and melted butter. Mix to combine.
- Pour graham cracker crumbs into a 9-inch springform pan. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Set aside.
Cheesecake Filling
- Using a hand mixer beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar and vanilla and beat until combined.
- Add sour cream, a little at a time and beat until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add in eggs, one at a time, and beat until just incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and make sure all the ingredients are combined, leaving no lumps.
- Pour cheesecake filling into the prepared springform pan.
- Transfer to the center rack of your oven and bake for 1 hour.
Optional-Sour Cream Topping
- Mix together sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spread over the top of the cheesecake and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Shut off the oven. Let the cheesecake rest in the oven for an additional 45 mintues.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Use a knife and gently run it around the ring of the pan to loosen the crust. Then continue to cool at room temperature for 1-2 hours. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight for best results.
- Garnish or add your favorite fruit toppings.
- Cut into slices and serve.
- Enjoy!