🍰 Classic Cheesecake 🧀✨
🌟 Indulge in the timeless elegance of a Classic Cheesecake. With its creamy, rich filling and buttery graham cracker crust, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Top it with fruit, chocolate, or enjoy it plain—it’s perfect every time! 🍓🍫
Ingredients
For the Crust:
🍪 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 14 crackers)
🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
🥣 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
🧀 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
🥣 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
🧂 1/4 tsp salt
🥚 4 large eggs, room temperature
🥛 1 cup sour cream
🧄 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
🍓 Fresh berries
🍫 Chocolate ganache
🍋 Lemon curd
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crust:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the texture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to pack it tightly.
Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool while you prepare the filling.
2️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add sugar and salt, beating until combined.
Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing just until incorporated after each addition.
Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble and Bake:
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
Place the springform pan in a larger baking dish. Fill the dish with 1-2 inches of hot water to create a water bath, preventing cracks.
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
4️⃣ Cool and Chill:
Turn off the oven and crack the door slightly. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
Remove the cheesecake, let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5️⃣ Serve:
Run a knife around the edges before removing the springform pan. Top with your favorite toppings, slice, and enjoy!
🌟Creamy, smooth, and utterly irresistible, this Classic Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any celebration—or simply because you deserve a treat! 🍰✨
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