Vanilla Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Vanilla Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 well beaten eggs; 2 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1 cup sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 3 cups light sour cream; 1 ¾ cups fine graham cracker crumbs; ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ cup melted butter

Servings: persons

3 well beaten eggs
2 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups light sour cream
1 ¾ cups fine graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup melted butter

1
Cream the cheese with the sugar and then add the eggs, vanilla and salt.
2
Beat until smooth.
3
Blend in the sour cream but do not over mix.
4
Pour mixture into the prepared crust.
5
Sprinkle the reserved crumbs on top.
6
Bake in moderate oven at 325 degrees for 35 minutes or until just set.
7
Cool slowly at room temperature.
8
Chill for several hours or overnight is best.
9
The filling will be soft.
10
It's a very creamy cheesecake.
11
Graham Cracker Nut Crust: Reserve 3 tablespoons of the crust mixture for the top and press the remainder onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch spring-form pan.
12
Bring crust only about 2 1/2 inches up the sides.

1250

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 well beaten eggs, 2 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese, softened to room temperature, 1 cup sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

Vanilla Cheesecake

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