Perfect Classic Cheesecake Recipe

This Classic Cheesecake Recipe comes out perfect every time, with a luscious, creamy filling in a graham cracker crust! It’s seriously the best and so creamy! Garnish with blueberry pie filling, whipped cream, and more!

Homemade cheesecake is one of the most classic, iconic desserts that belongs in the repertoire of every home baker. The perfect classic cheesecake is rich, not too dense, silky smooth, and as creamy as can be. The crumbly texture is a perfect complement to the velvety smooth cream cheese filling.

Perfect Classic Cheesecake Recipe

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This Classic Cheesecake Recipe comes out perfect every time, with a luscious, creamy filling in a graham cracker crust! It’s seriously the best and so creamy! Garnish with blueberry pie filling, whipped cream, and more!

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Resting Time 8 hours

Total Time 10 hours

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, from 12 whole crackers
• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 Tbsp granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake:

• 2 1/4 lb cream cheese, room temperature (4 1/2 packages, 8-oz each)
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 6 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

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Notes

• For best results, be sure to bake in a conventional oven (not convection).

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