Amazing 3 Step Cheesecake That Converts Non-Cheesecake Lovers
A foolproof cheesecake recipe designed to win over even the most skeptical non-cheesecake lovers with its silky texture and perfectly balanced mild sweetness. This dessert is ideal for impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: 3 (8 ounce) packages, softened
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Sour Cream: 1 cup
- Large Eggs: 3
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Graham Cracker Crust: 1 (9 inch) pre-made crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until completely smooth.
- Gradually add the sugar, mixing until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until the batter is uniform.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing only until each egg is incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- For the silkiest texture, ensure your cream cheese is truly at room temperature.
- Avoid overbeating the batter once the eggs are added; this prevents cracking.
- Cooling the cheesecake slowly in the turned-off oven helps prevent cracks.
- Serve chilled for the best flavor and texture contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg