Description
This cheesecake features a rich and creamy filling made with room temperature ingredients, ideal for satisfying your dessert cravings. It’s simple to prepare and will impress your guests at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 24 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until it looks like wet sand.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form a crust and par-bake for 8 minutes.
- Allow the crust to cool while preparing the filling.
- In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese on medium speed until light and smooth.
- Mix in the sugar, milk, sour cream, flour, and vanilla until just combined, scraping the bowl as needed.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed, letting each incorporate fully before adding the next.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door, leaving the cheesecake inside for one hour.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, run a knife under hot water, clean it, and run it around the edge of the pan before releasing the latch and removing the sides.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve with berries, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce.
Notes
Make sure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results.
Chilling overnight improves the texture and flavor of the cheesecake.
For added flavor, feel free to mix in lemon zest or chocolate chips into the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg