Description
Creamy New York-style Vanilla Cheesecake delights dessert enthusiasts with its luxurious graham cracker crust and silky smooth filling. Indulgent slices promise pure bliss, inviting you to savor each heavenly bite of this classic American favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Flavoring Ingredient:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by generously coating the bottom and sides with butter to prevent sticking.
- Combine finely ground graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly and evenly across the pan’s base to create a compact, uniform crust.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps, gradually incorporating granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Introduce eggs individually into the cream cheese mixture, thoroughly blending after each addition to ensure a silky, well-integrated texture.
- Gently fold in sour cream and pure vanilla extract, stirring until the filling achieves a consistent, velvety consistency.
- Carefully pour the prepared filling over the graham cracker crust, making sure to distribute it evenly without creating air pockets.
- Position the cheesecake in a preheated oven at 325°F (165°C), creating a gentle baking environment that prevents cracking.
- Bake for approximately 55-60 minutes, watching for a slight jiggle in the center while the edges appear set and lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, preventing sudden temperature changes that could cause surface cracks.
- Refrigerate the cooled cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the texture to settle and flavors to fully develop.
Notes
- Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to create a stable base that prevents crumbling.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, lump-free batter and even baking.
- Place a water bath around the springform pan to create humidity and prevent surface cracks during baking.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour cookies for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg