Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- Dash salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up about 1 inch on the sides of an 8-inch springform pan. Chill while preparing the filling.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and lightly beaten eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute.
- Add 1/3 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a dash of salt. Beat until well blended, about 1 more minute.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into the chilled crust.
- Place the springform pan on a baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes.
- Cool for about 10 minutes after baking.
- Mix sour cream, remaining sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth, then spread over the cheesecake.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Serve with toppings like fresh berries, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake