Description
Indulge in this creamy cheesecake that promises to melt in your mouth with its velvety texture and buttery crust. Enhanced with hints of vanilla and a zesty touch of lemon, this dessert is perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to cozy nights in. Impress your guests or treat yourself with every luscious bite of this classic cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs (finely crushed)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add sugar.
- Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature before chilling in the fridge for at least four hours (preferably overnight).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg