Classic Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Classic Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 c. confectioners sugar; 6 to 8 Tbsp. melted butter; 1 lb. cottage cheese; 1 pt. sour cream; 8 oz. pkg. softened cream cheese; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 c. sugar; 1/4 c. flour; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 can cherry pie filling (optional) or fresh sliced strawberries or blueberries to serve with cake

Servings: persons

2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. confectioners sugar
6 to 8 Tbsp. melted butter
1 lb. cottage cheese
1 pt. sour cream
8 oz. pkg. softened cream cheese
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 can cherry pie filling (optional) or fresh sliced strawberries or blueberries to serve with cake

1
Preheat the oven to 300u00b0.
2
Butter a 12-inch spring-form pan. Mix the pulverized graham crackers, sugar and melted butter and pat this dough into the bottom of the spring-form pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until set; remove and cool before filling. Raise the temperature to 350u00b0.
3
With an electric mixer, beat the cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, eggs, sugar, flour and vanilla. Beat for 10 minutes; batter will be very thin.
4
Pour over crust and bake for 40 minutes. Turn off oven but leave cake in for an additional 30 minutes.
5
Do not open oven door. Remove cake from oven, then cool cake for 2 hours.
6
When cool, run a thin metal spatula around the edge of cake. Loosen and remove sides of spring-form pan.
7
Note that when cooling, cheesecake will develop a large crack across the top. Slide cake onto plate. If you wish, top with pie filling or serve a wedge of cake with fresh berries. Yield: 12 to 16 servings.

2457

kcal

Calories

203

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 c. confectioners sugar, 6 to 8 Tbsp. melted butter, 1 lb. cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, Classic Cheesecake falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Classic Cheesecake

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Variations & substitutions

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