Classic Cheesecake
Garnish with fresh blueberries, strawberries, cherry pie filling or your favorite fruit topping.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
CRUST:
- 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
- 2 T. granulated sugar
- 3 T. butter melted
FILLING:
- 4 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese softened
- 3/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 lg. eggs room temperature
TOPPING:
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 1 T. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- CRUST: In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture evenly in the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven to cool completely.
- FILLING: In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat softened cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until well combined. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until smooth and creamy. Spoon filling over cooled crust and bake for 1 hour at 300 degrees. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes.
- TOPPING: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Spread the mixture over the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Garnish cheesecake with fresh blueberries, strawberries, cherry pie filling, or fruit topping of choice.
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