Classic Cheesecake

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Advanced
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A creamy, dense New York-style cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust
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This classic cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for celebrations and cozy weeknights alike. Featuring a rich, dense filling made with cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream, it offers a luxuriously smooth texture with a bright, tangy finish. The base is a crisp, sweet graham cracker crust that provides the perfect crunch to contrast the silky interior. While it requires patience for cooling and setting, the result is a sophisticated slice that feels decadent without being overly sweet. Serve it plain or topped with fresh berries or cherry pie filling for a vibrant touch. It’s a timeless favorite that always impresses guests.

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Classic Cheesecake

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 Calories: 232.1

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This classic cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for celebrations and cozy weeknights alike. Featuring a rich, dense filling made with cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream, it offers a luxuriously smooth texture with a bright, tangy finish. The base is a crisp, sweet graham cracker crust that provides the perfect crunch to contrast the silky interior. While it requires patience for cooling and setting, the result is a sophisticated slice that feels decadent without being overly sweet. Serve it plain or topped with fresh berries or cherry pie filling for a vibrant touch. It&# 226;ÂÂs a timeless favorite that always impresses guests.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (149ðC).
  2. Butter a 12-inch springform pan lightly.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  4. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form an even crust.
  5. Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until set, then remove and allow it to cool completely.
  6. Increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177ðC).
  7. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together cottage cheese, sour cream, softened cream cheese, eggs, granulated sugar, flour, and vanilla extract.
  8. Beat the mixture for about 10 minutes until smooth; note that the batter will be quite thin.
  9. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.
  10. Bake for 40 minutes.
  11. Turn off the oven but leave the cheesecake inside with the door closed for an additional 30 minutes to prevent cracking.
  12. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for 2 hours.
  13. Run a thin metal spatula around the edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan.
  14. Carefully release and remove the sides of the springform pan.
  15. Slide the cheesecake onto a serving plate.
  16. Serve plain or top with cherry pie filling or fresh sliced strawberries or blueberries.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 232.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.3g7%
Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Cholesterol 57.6mg20%
Sodium 1567.4mg66%
Total Carbohydrate 16.3g6%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 16.3g
Protein 30.0g60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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