This is the way cheesecake should be made and eaten. Not with strawberry topping or caramel drizzled over it. This cheesecake is decadent. Savor every plain bite.
Serving Size: 10 servings
Classic Cheesecake
The best, most decadent version of cheesecake I've ever had. My absolutely favorite.
Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 1 H & 30 MTotal time: 2 Hour
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cup coarsely ground walnuts or pecans
- 1 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoon sugar
For the Filling
- 4 packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 eggs
For the Topping
- 2 cups ice cold sour cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
For the Crust
- Mix ingredients together and press into spring-form pan to form crust.
For the Filling
- Beat cream cheese at medium speed until smooth for 5 minutes.
- Add sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. Beat thoroughly.
- Add eggs one at a time, scraping the sides after each addition. Beat for 5 minutes.
- Spoon over the crust.
- Put pan on an insulated baking sheet. Bake at 350º for 40-45 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and leave in the oven for another 30 minutes.
For the Topping
- Mix ingredients together and press into spring-form pan to form crust.
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