Classic Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Classic Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Drinks & Smoothies
Ingredients: FOR CRUST; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus room-temperature butter for pan; 12 graham crackers (3-by-5 inch); 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; FOR FILLING; 2 1/2 pounds bar cream cheese, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 4 large eggs 1 cup sour cream; Make Martha Stewart's Classic Cheesecake recipe. How To and Step-by-Step Instructions from Martha Stewart.

Servings: persons

FOR CRUST
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus room-temperature butter for pan
12 graham crackers (3-by-5 inch)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
FOR FILLING
2 1/2 pounds bar cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
4 large eggs 1 cup sour cream
Make Martha Stewart's Classic Cheesecake recipe. How To and Step-by-Step Instructions from Martha Stewart.

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STEP 1
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make crust: Butter a 9-by-3-inch springform pan. In a food processor, pulse graham crackers until fine crumbs form; add melted butter, sugar, and salt, and pulse to combine. Press crumb mixture into bottom and about 1 inch up side of pan. Bake until set, 12 to 15 minutes; let cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven to 325 degrees.
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STEP 2
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Set a kettle of water to boil. Make filling: Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese on medium until fluffy, scraping down side of bowl. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy. Beat in lemon zest and juice, and salt. Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping down side of bowl after each addition. Beat in sour cream.
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STEP 3
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Wrap bottom half of pan in foil. Pour in filling; place in a roasting pan. Pour in boiling water to come halfway up side of springform. Bake until just set in center, about 1 3/4 hours. Remove pan from water; let cool 20 minutes. Run a paring knife around edge; let cool completely. Cover; chill overnight before serving.
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Make Martha Stewart's Classic Cheesecake recipe. How To and Step-by-Step Instructions from Martha Stewart.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR CRUST, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus room-temperature butter for pan, 12 graham crackers (3-by-5 inch), 1/4 cup sugar, 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.

Classic Cheesecake

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