Garnish with fresh blueberries, strawberries, cherry pie filling or your favorite fruit topping.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Ingredients
CRUST:
1 1/2c.graham cracker crumbs
2T.granulated sugar
3T.buttermelted
FILLING:
4(8 oz.) pkg.cream cheesesoftened
3/4c.granulated sugar
1tsp.vanilla extract
3lg.eggsroom temperature
TOPPING:
8oz.sour cream
1T.granulated sugar
1tsp.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.