Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of the Perfect Cheesecake, featuring a smooth cream cheese filling and a buttery graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make dessert is ideal for any occasion, from birthdays to casual weeknight treats. With its delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess, every bite promises a heavenly experience that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form an even crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix until well combined.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time without overmixing. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake in a water bath at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center is still slightly jiggly.
- Cool gradually in the oven with the door ajar for an hour before refrigerating overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg