Description
A straightforward recipe for a delicious and creamy baked cheesecake, perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Pour batter into a prepared pie crust or springform pan.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Let cool completely before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding eggs.
- Cooling slowly prevents cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg