Go Back
–+ servings
Isabella

Classic Cheesecake: Discover the Ultimate Recipe Here!

A rich and creamy classic cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the sour cream and flour until smooth. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to cool gradually.
  8. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24g

Notes

  • For a fruit topping, consider adding fresh strawberries, blueberries, or a raspberry sauce on top before serving.
  • You can also experiment with flavored extracts, such as almond or lemon, to give the cheesecake a unique twist.
  • For a chocolate version, fold in 1 cup of melted chocolate into the batter before baking.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!