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A delicious slice of creamy 3-ingredient cheesecake with a graham cracker crust on a white plate.

Classic Cheesecake

A simple and delicious classic cheesecake recipe with a graham cracker crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
For the Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Pour the filling over the crust. Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set.
  5. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour. Then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 900IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a smoother texture, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.

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