Description
This Easy Homemade Cheesecake features a creamy filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (162°C).
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs resemble wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Cream the cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar and vanilla: Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and the vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing until combined.
- Incorporate the eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined.
- Fold in sour cream and flour: Gently fold in the sour cream and flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the prepared crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake: Place the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until set.
- Cool and chill: Allow cooling before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing a day in advance for the best flavor. Consider adding lemon zest or chocolate chips for customization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145mg