Description
A comforting and creamy New York-style vanilla cheesecake with a crispy graham cracker crust, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl and press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed until just blended; do not overbeat.
- Pour the creamy filling over the crust and bake for about 1 hour until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool the cheesecake to room temperature to prevent condensation.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. Optionally, spread sour cream on top before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality full-fat cream cheese for the best results. Allowing cream cheese to warm to room temperature before mixing helps in achieving a smooth filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
