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: 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1 teaspoon sugar; 4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 4-in. springform pan. Place on a
2
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in lemon juice and peel.
4
Pour over crust. Return pan to
5
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes (leave oven on).
6
Combine topping ingredients; carefully spread over filling. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan just before serving.

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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: 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1 teaspoon sugar, 4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted, 3 ounces cream cheese, softened, 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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