Grandma's Take on Classic Cheesecake
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
10
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Ingredients for - Grandma's Take on Classic Cheesecake

1. Graham cracker crumbs - 1 ¼ cups
2. White sugar - ¼ cup
3. Unsalted butter, melted - ¼ cup
4. Cream cheese, softened - 2 (8 ounce) packages
5. White sugar - ½ cup
6. Eggs - 3 large
7. Vanilla extract - ¾ teaspoon
8. Sour cream - 1 pint
9. White sugar - ½ cup
10. Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Grandma's Take on Classic Cheesecake

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. Stage

Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter for crust in a bowl until well mixed. Press into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9-inch round pan.

3. Stage

Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract for filling in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour into crust.

4. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until nearly set and only slightly jiggly in the center, about 18 minutes. Raise the oven temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) and keep cheesecake in for 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Leave the oven on.

5. Stage

Combine sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix with a spoon. Pour carefully over the cooled filling.

6. Stage

Bake in the oven until topping is set, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand at room temperature for 5 to 6 hours. Refrigerate until ready to serve.