The Best Cheesecake Recipe
  1. Preheat oven to 325F (160C).

  2. Prepare Graham Cracker crust first by combining graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and brown sugar, and stirring well.

  3. Add melted butter and use a fork to combine ingredients well.

  4. Pour crumbs into a 9” Springform pan and press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of your pan. Set aside.

  5. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl (using a hand mixer) add cream cheese and stir until smooth and creamy.

  6. Add sugar and stir again until creamy.

  7. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt, and stir until well-combined.

  8. With mixer on low speed, gradually add lightly beaten eggs, one at a time, stirring just until each egg is just incorporated.

  9. Pour cheesecake batter into prepared springform pan.

  10. To insure against leaks, place pan on a cookie sheet that’s been lined with foil.

  11. Transfer to the center rack of your oven and bake on 325F (160C) for 50-60 minutes.

  12. Remove from oven and allow to cool on top of the oven for 10 minutes.

  13. Use a knife to gently loosen the crust from the inside of the springform pan.

  14. Allow cheesecake to cool another 1-2 hours or until near room temperature before transferring to refrigerator and allowing to cool overnight or at least 6 hours.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍰Dessert

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🎉Celebration🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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