Description
A creamy and comforting Vanilla Cheesecake perfect for any occasion, bringing fond memories and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a silky texture.
- Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
This cheesecake is perfect for making ahead of time and stores well in the refrigerator. Feel free to get creative with toppings and flavors!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg