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Vanilla Cheesecake
You (yes you!) can master how to make Vanilla Cheesecake from scratch. Start with a graham cracker crust, then top and bake the crack-free Vanilla Cheesecake filling for a show-stopping dessert recipe you'll make again and again.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 20m⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 1h 15m👤 Meggan Hill📖 culinaryhill
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●blender
- ●food processor
- ●oven
- ●pan
- ●bowl
- ●measuring cup
- ●spatula
- ●knife
📝 Preparation Steps
1
To make the crust:
2
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a food processor, blender, or in a plastic bag with a rolling pin, finely crush graham crackers (you will have about 1 1/2 cups crumbs).
3
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar. Pour into a 9-inch springform pan. Using the bottom of a measuring cup, press the crust evenly and firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
4
Bake until golden brown and fragrant, about 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on a rack. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
5
To make the filling:
6
In a stand mixer fit with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand-held electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, flour, and salt until very smooth and fluffy. Scrap the sides of the bowl frequently.
7
Add the sugar, sour cream, and vanilla and beat until combined. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour filling into prepared crust and smooth the top.
8
Bake until the filling is set but the center jiggles slightly and the edges are slightly puffed, about 60 to ⏱️ 75 minutes. The filling will firm up as it cools. Cool on a rack to room temperature, then cover and chill until cold (overnight is best).
9
Unclasp and remove the sides of the springform pan, then run a long, thin spatula between the bottom of the pan and the crust to loosen. Slide the cake on to a serving platter.
10
Using a thin-bladed knife, cut the cake into slices, dipping the knife into hot water and wiping dry before each cut. Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries if desired.
Whipped creamfresh berries
Nutrition Facts
calories
483 kcal
fat Content
35 g
serving Size
1 slice
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
29 g
sodium Content
414 mg
protein Content
7 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
141 mg
carbohydrate Content
37 g
saturated Fat Content
20 g
unsaturated Fat Content
11 g
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