Description
Learn how to make a perfectly smooth and creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Pour filling over crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until edges are set, and the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then chill for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Avoid overmixing the batter.
- Use a water bath for even baking.
- Cool the cheesecake slowly to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg