Description
Indulgent cream cheese cake weaves magic through layers of silky smoothness and rich flavor. Sweet whispers of comfort invite warm moments of pure dessert bliss for passionate bakers seeking delightful culinary experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 (8 ounces / 226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters / 1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters / 1/2 cup) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 325°F, ensuring an optimal baking temperature for the delicate cheesecake.
- Create a sturdy foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then firmly pressing the mixture into the base of a springform pan.
- Transform cream cheese into a silky texture through vigorous beating, breaking down any potential lumps for a smooth consistency.
- Gradually incorporate sugar and vanilla extract, gently folding until the mixture achieves a uniform, creamy appearance.
- Introduce eggs individually, carefully mixing after each addition to maintain the batter’s delicate structure and prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold in sour cream and flour, stirring until the mixture reaches a completely uniform and velvety consistency.
- Transfer the luscious batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a perfectly level surface.
- Place the cheesecake in the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 55-65 minutes until the center shows just a subtle hint of movement.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, preventing sudden temperature changes that could cause cracking.
- Carefully transfer to the refrigerator and let it rest for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to set perfectly before serving.
Notes
- Perfectly smooth cream cheese requires room temperature ingredients, allowing them to blend seamlessly without lumps.
- Prevent cracking by avoiding overmixing and placing a shallow pan of water in the oven during baking to create moisture.
- Gluten-free option works great by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for the base.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-carb friendly version that maintains delicious texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg