# EASY Cheesecake Recipe

This recipe shows how to make an easy and delicious cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and berries.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 8 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 3 8-ounce blocks cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 3 eggs

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter; mix until it resembles wet sand.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating a partial side crust.
4. Bake the crust at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.
5. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat 3 blocks of room-temperature cream cheese until smooth.
6. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar gradually while mixing on low speed.
7. Add salt and vanilla extract.
8. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on medium-low speed after each addition, and scrape down the bowl.
9. Add 1/2 cup of room temperature sour cream and mix on medium-low.
10. Pour the batter over the cooled crust.
11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 300°F (150°C) and bake for another 30-35 minutes, or until the center wobbles slightly.
12. Turn off the oven and leave cheesecake inside for an hour to cool slowly.
13. Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature on the countertop for about an hour.
14. Chill in the refrigerator for 6 hours or up to 3 days.

## Equipment

- 9-inch springform pan
- measuring glass
- stand mixer
- paddle attachment
- spatula

## Tips

- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Don't overmix the batter to avoid cracks.
- Use a water bath for extra insurance against cracks.
- Cool slowly to prevent cracking.
- Cheesecake can be frozen for up to 3 months and keeps up to 4 days in the fridge

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/tpsywnPNDsw?si=MxWwTEI-nHNYIxav
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9631f769-c43e-40e1-8a1b-2054e16368a4
- Extracted: 2025-03-03

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