Description
Silky cream cheese cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its rich, smooth texture. Italian cream cheese layers create a luxurious experience you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by warming it to 325F (163C) and coat a 9-inch springform pan with a light butter layer to prevent sticking.
- Combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly and evenly across the bottom of the pan to create a solid foundation.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until achieving a velvety, lump-free consistency.
- Gradually incorporate sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to blend until the mixture reaches a silky, uniform texture.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each addition to ensure complete integration and a smooth batter.
- Gently fold in sour cream, flour, and salt, stirring until the filling becomes perfectly uniform without lumps.
- Carefully transfer the cream cheese mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust, using a spatula to create an even, flat surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, watching for a set center that shows minimal jiggling when gently shaken.
- Remove from oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, which helps prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight to allow the cake to firm up and develop its rich, creamy texture before serving.
Notes
- Crush graham crackers finely for a smoother, more consistent crust that holds together perfectly when sliced.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to ensure a silky, lump-free batter and even baking throughout the cheesecake.
- Prevent cracking by placing a pan of water on the bottom rack while baking, which creates a humid environment and helps the cake cook evenly.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg