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Cheesecake

Cheesecake

A tender, moist cake with layers of rich frosting or glaze. Each slice reveals beautiful texture and balanced sweetness.

30
Prep (min)
60
Cook (min)
90
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 32 oz Cream cheese
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Butter
  • 5 pieces Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp Vanilla
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp Flour
  • 2 cups Graham crackers
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest

Instructions

  1. 1

    Crush grahams, mix with melted butter, press into pan

    💡 Pack firmly

  2. 2

    Bake crust at 325°F for 10 min

    💡 High heat initially for browning, then reduce if needed. Use convection for even cooking.

  3. 3

    Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar gradually

    💡 Work methodically. Attention to detail separates home cooking from restaurant quality.

  4. 4

    Add eggs one at a time

    💡 Room temperature eggs emulsify better. Separate when cold, whip whites when warm.

  5. 5

    Fold in sour cream, vanilla, flour

    💡 Work methodically. Attention to detail separates home cooking from restaurant quality.

  6. 6

    Pour over crust, bake at 325°F for 55-60 min

    💡 Jiggly center

  7. 7

    Cool in oven with door cracked, then refrigerate overnight

    💡 Work methodically. Attention to detail separates home cooking from restaurant quality.