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Plain Cheesecake

If you love a good ole plain cheesecake, this is the BEST cheesecake recipe you'll find! Light, sweet, and creamy, it makes for the perfect simple dessert. Serve with fresh berries or chocolate drizzle for a delicious dessert.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 25 minutes
Refrigerate4 hours
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 628kcal

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham crackers
  • 7 tbsp unsalted butter

Filling

  • 24 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Wrap an 8-inch springform pan with aluminum foil, Set aside.
  • Add melted butter to the graham cookie crumbs and press onto the bottom of an 8-in. spring form pan, Set aside.
  • For filling, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla and mix until well incorporated.
  • Add the eggs one at a time and mix until incorporated, do not overmix.
  • Pour the filling over the crust.
  • To prepare the water bath, place the 8-inch springform pan into a larger baking dish and pour in some boiling water, about 1 inch of water.
  • Place the cheesecake in the prepared water bath in the oven and let it bake for 10 minutes.
  • 1Ten minutes later reduce the heat to 300 F and let it bake for an additional 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • 1Turn the oven off and let it sit in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • 1Open the oven doors slightly and let it sit for an additional 10 minutes.
  • 1Carefully remove cheesecake from water bath and run a knife along the sides
  • 1Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for about 1 hour and then place it in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours.
  • 1Decorate it with fresh strawberries, if desired and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 210mg | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 1720IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 1.4mg