Description
Indulge in the ultimate cheesecake experience with this Perfect Cheesecake recipe. Creamy and velvety, it features a buttery graham cracker crust that complements the luscious filling perfectly. Ideal for any occasion, this dessert captivates with its delightful flavor and elegant presentation. Whether celebrating a special event or treating yourself, each bite is a reminder of why cheesecake is a classic favorite. Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- Fresh berries (strawberries or blueberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add sugar and vanilla extract. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for about 60 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and leave cheesecake inside for an hour with the door ajar to prevent cracking.
- Allow cheesecake to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 312mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 88mg