Description
A smooth, creamy, and rich cheesecake baked to perfection on a buttery graham cracker crust. Finished with a light caramel drizzle for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (about 2 cups) graham cracker or digestive biscuit crumbs
- 100 g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 900 g (32 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 250 ml (1 cup) sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- Caramel sauce or fruit topping of choice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan. Mix biscuit crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until sandy. Press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool while preparing filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy (no lumps). Add sugar and flour, beat until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed (do not overbeat). Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour filling over crust. Smooth the top. Place pan in a larger roasting pan and fill with hot water halfway up the sides (water bath). Bake for 55–65 minutes until edges are set but center still slightly wobbly.
- Cool & Chill: Turn off oven, crack door slightly, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Remove from oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Drizzle with caramel sauce or fruit topping. Slice with a hot knife for clean cuts.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavor and texture.
- Adjust the sweetness of the topping according to preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg