Description
This Best Easy Cheesecake recipe is perfect for beginners, offering a creamy texture and rich flavor. Topped with fresh fruit or chocolate sauce, it’s a versatile dessert that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, eggs, and sour cream. Mix well.
- Bake: Pour the batter over the crust and bake for 40–45 minutes.
- Cool and refrigerate: Let the cheesecake cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- This cheesecake can be topped with fresh fruit, jam, or chocolate sauce.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
