Creamy Classic Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Creamy Classic Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 11 graham crackers (22 squares); 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons sugar; 5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 1/3 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons lemon peel, finely grated; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

11 graham crackers (22 squares)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon peel, finely grated
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F Crush the crackers into crumbs (use a food processor or put crackers in plastic bag and roll a rolling pin over them until they are crushed). Add the butter and sugar; mix. Press onto the base of a 9 inch springform pan. Chill in refrigerator.
2
For the filling, place the cream cheese in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. Blend in the sugar. Add the flour and beat until combined. On
3
low speed, beat in the eggs, one at a time, just until blended, scraping the side of bowl often. Add the sour cream, lemon peel and vanilla and beat just until blended. Pour the filling over the crust in the pan.
4
Place cheesecake in pan of water while baking to keep from cracking. Bake the cheesecake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Turn off oven and keep the oven door ajar. Let the cheesecake sit in oven for 1 hour.
5
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Run a knife around the sides. Cover, chill for 6 hours or overnight.
6
When ready to serve, remove from the pan sides. Slide cheecake onto a serving plate.
7
Cut and enjoy.

1477

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 11 graham crackers (22 squares), 1/4 cup butter, melted, 2 tablespoons sugar, 5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Classic Cheesecake

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