Description
A creamy and delicious cheesecake perfect for your Thanksgiving dessert table. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a rich, smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Beat cream cheese and 1 1/4 cups sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract, then beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in sour cream and heavy cream until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let the cheesecake cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid cracks.
- Let the cheesecake cool slowly to prevent sinking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cheesecake, Thanksgiving, dessert, creamy, homemade