This classic cheesecake recipe delivers a rich, velvety texture and a perfectly balanced sweet-tangy flavor profile. Made with high-quality cream cheese, eggs, and C&H powdered sugar, it offers a luxurious mouthfeel that melts on the tongue. The addition of sour cream adds a subtle tang that cuts through the sweetness, while vanilla enhances the depth of flavor. Topped with a crunchy, buttery graham cracker crust, this dessert is ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. It requires patience as it sets slowly in the oven, resulting in a smooth, crack-free finish that looks as professional as it tastes.
Cheese Cake (C&H
Description
This classic cheesecake recipe delivers a rich, velvety texture and a perfectly balanced sweet-tangy flavor profile. Made with high-quality cream cheese, eggs, and C&H powdered sugar, it offers a luxurious mouthfeel that melts on the tongue. The addition of sour cream adds a subtle tang that cuts through the sweetness, while vanilla enhances the depth of flavor. Topped with a crunchy, buttery graham cracker crust, this dessert is ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. It requires patience as it sets slowly in the oven, resulting in a smooth, crack-free finish that looks as professional as it tastes.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 250&# 194;°F (120ðC).
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Melt 1/4 cup butter in a pie pan or springform pan in the oven or on the stove.
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In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup C&H Granulated Sugar and 16 finely crushed graham crackers.
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Mix the cracker mixture with the melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
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Press the crumb mixture evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the pie pan to form a crust.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat 16 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Add 1 1/2 cups of C&H Powdered Sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese.
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Beat the mixture thoroughly until it is completely smooth and well combined.
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Fold in 2 cups of dairy sour cream gently until just incorporated.
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Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared crumb crust.
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Bake in the preheated 250ðF (121ðC) oven for 30 minutes.
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Turn off the oven but leave the door closed.
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Let the cheesecake cool in the turned-off oven for 1 to 1.5 hours.
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Remove from oven and refrigerate until completely cold before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1756.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 138.8g214%
- Saturated Fat 84.8g424%
- Cholesterol 441.2mg148%
- Sodium 1315.9mg55%
- Total Carbohydrate 102.7g35%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 97.5g
- Protein 26.9g54%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
