Creamy Baked Cheesecake

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

3 . Stage

Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a large bowl; mix well. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Press mixture firmly onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

7 . Stage

Add eggs and lemon juice; mix well. Pour into the prepared pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

8 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until center is set, 50 to 55 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

9 . Stage

Remove cheesecake from the oven; top with sour cream. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

10 . Stage

Continue baking until sour cream sets, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

11 . Stage

Cool cheesecake at room temperature for 1 hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Garnish with pie filling before serving. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios