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Cream Cheese Cake

Dreamy Cream Cheese Cake: Your New Favorite Dessert Recipe

This Cream Cheese Cake is an easy, delicious dessert that features a creamy filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Use gluten-free cracker crumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
For the Filling
  • 3 packages Cream Cheese, softened Each package is 8 oz.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 3 large Eggs Whisk until mixed thoroughly.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream

Equipment

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

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until fully combined. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
Create the Filling
  1. In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sugar. Beat until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream until smooth.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 50–60 minutes until edges set and center is slightly jiggly. Avoid overbaking.
Cool and Chill
  1. Turn off the oven and leave the cake inside with the door ajar for an hour. Then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth filling. Use a water bath to prevent cracks while baking.

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