Here’s a classic cheesecake recipe that’s creamy, smooth, and perfect for any occasion!
🍰 Classic Cheesecake Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins
🕒 Bake Time: 1 hour
❄️ Chill Time: 4+ hours (best overnight)
🍽 Serves: 12
✅ Ingredients:
Crust:
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full crackers)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
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4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened (32 oz total)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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4 large eggs
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⅔ cup sour cream
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⅔ cup heavy cream
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Prepare the crust:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
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Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
2. Make the filling:
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Beat cream cheese with a mixer until smooth.
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Add sugar and vanilla; mix well.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating slowly and scraping the bowl after each.
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Mix in sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
3. Bake:
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Pour filling into the crust.
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Tap the pan to remove air bubbles.
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Place the pan in a water bath (wrap pan in foil to prevent leaks).
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Bake for 50–60 minutes until the center is almost set (slightly jiggly in the middle).
4. Cool:
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Turn off the oven and crack the door open.
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Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
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Remove and cool to room temperature.
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Chill in the refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight.
🍓 Optional Toppings:
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Fresh berries or berry sauce
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Caramel or chocolate drizzle
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Whipped cream
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Crushed nuts
Would you like a no-bake version or a flavored twist (like chocolate, lemon, or strawberry)?
