This luscious cream cheese cake recipe features a velvety smooth texture, rich cream cheese flavor, and a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for dessert lovers!
Author:Emma
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:5 hours (including cooling)
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
2 tbsp sugar
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a springform pan.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the pan to form the crust.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla and sour cream.
Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top.
Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set. Turn off the oven and let the cake cool inside with the door slightly open.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For extra creaminess, use room-temperature ingredients.
Add fruit topping or whipped cream for extra flavor.