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a slice of classic cheesecake on a plate with a garnish of cherry pie filling

Classic Cheesecake

Diana
Impress your guests with a homemade classic cheesecake and customize it with your favorite topping. Try variations like fruit swirl or chocolate chip for a delicious twist.
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Servings 12 servings
Calories 509
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Course cakes, Desserts
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, or 12 full graham cracker rectangles
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake

  • 32 ounces cream cheese, full fat, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Put graham crackers in a food processor and process to make fine crumbs. Put the crumbs in a bowl and add the 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 5 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix well.
  • Gently press the crumbs into the bottom and partway up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Beat cream cheese and sour cream together until well blended. Add the flour, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix until well blended.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Pour the filling into the prepared springform pan.
  • Wrap the bottom and sides of the pan with heavy duty foil.
  • Set the wrapped pan in a larger pan, such as a roasting pan.
  • Add about 1 1/2 to 2 inches of hot water to the outer pan.
  • Bake for about 60 to 70 minutes, or until set. The cheesecake will have a slight jiggle in the center. Turn the oven off and open the oven door slightly.
  • Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about 1 hour.
  • Remove the cheesecake to a rack and let stand for 2 hours. Loosen the rim of the pan and let the cake cool completely before removing the rim.
  • Serve with slightly warmed cherry pie filling, a dessert sauce, or a fresh fruit sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 8gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 331mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 1348IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword classic cheesecake, plain cheesecake
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