Creamy Vanilla Cheesecake – a delicious recipe with cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, graham cracker crust, strawberry fans. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Beat cream cheese at high speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Pour into graham cracker crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes; turn oven off, and partially open oven door. Leave cheesecake in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool on a wire rack in a draft-free place. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Garnish with strawberry fans, if desired. Yield: one 10 inch cheesecake.
2
Use chocolate wafer crust. Stir 1/4 cup green creme de menthe into cheesecake mixture when vanilla is added. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Garnish with chocolate leaves, if desired.
3
Use graham cracker crust. Substitute dark brown sugar for white sugar in cheesecake mixture. Saute 1 cup chopped pecans in 3 tablespoons melted butter; drain pecans on paper towel. Fold into cheesecake mixture when vanilla is added. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Garnish with toasted pecan halves, if desired.
4
Use Gingersnap Crust. For cheesecake mixture, substitute brown sugar for white sugar, and add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg when sugar is added. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Garnish with whipped cream, and sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.
1376
kcal
Calories
104
g
Fat
87
g
Carbs
27
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 40 ounces cream cheese softened, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 eggs, 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.
Yes, Creamy Vanilla Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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