Our Favorite Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Our Favorite Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Crust; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup melted butter; For Cake; 2 lbs cream cheese (at room temp); 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 cups sour cream

Servings: persons

For Crust
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
For Cake
2 lbs cream cheese (at room temp)
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0F.
2
Combine graham cracker crumbs and 2 Tbs sugar in a bowl.
3
Add butter and stir until moistened.
4
Press mixture into the bottom and sides of a -inch springform pan to form crust.
5
Place in freezer until ready to fill.
6
In large bowl, beat cream cheese with hand mixer until creamy.
7
Add sugar a little at a time until creamy.
8
Beat in eggs one at a time.
9
Beat in cornstarch.
10
Beat in vanilla, almond extract, and lemon juice.
11
Beat in sour cream.
12
Pour into chilled pie crust.
13
Place a shallow pan of water about 1/2 inch deep on bottom oven rack.
14
Place cheesecake on rack above water.
15
Bake 12 minutes.
16
Without opening door, lower heat to 250 degrees.
17
Let bake for 45 minutes to an hour or until center is set.
18
Turn off oven and leave oven door ajar for 1 hour.
19
Remove cake from oven and bring to room temperature
20
Fridge overnight.
21
You can top the cake with canned pie filling before chilling, or you can serve the plain cheesecake with a choice of chilled, canned pie fillings served on the side.

1730

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Crust, 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, and more.

Yes, Our Favorite 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.

Our Favorite Cheesecake

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