The Cheesecake Factory Original Cheesecake Recipe

Name: The Cheesecake Factory Original Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup unsalted butter or margarine, melted; FILLING:; 4 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 5 large eggs; TOPPING:; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons sugar

Servings: persons

Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup unsalted butter or margarine, melted
FILLING:
4 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 large eggs
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons sugar

1
Preheat oven to 475u00b0F. Place a large pan filled with 1/2 inch water in oven.
2
Make crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon; add butter or margarine. Press crust onto bottom and 2/3 of the way up a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment. Wrap a large piece of foil around bottom of pan. Freeze until filling is prepared.
3
Make filling: Use an electric mixer to mix cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and vanilla. Blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down sides of bowl. Whisk eggs in a bowl; add to cream cheese mixture. Blend just until eggs are incorporated.
4
Remove crust from freezer and pour in filling. Carefully place cheesecake into preheated water bath. Bake for 12 minutes; turn oven to 350u00b0F and bake until top of cheesecake turns golden, 50 to 60 minutes. Remove cake to a wire rack to cool.
5
Make topping: Combine sour cream and sugar; spread over cake. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

1178

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/3 cup unsalted butter or margarine, melted, and more.

Yes, The Cheesecake Factory Original 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.

The Cheesecake Factory Original Cheesecake

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