Cream cheese cake (often called Cheesecake) is a rich, creamy dessert made with cream cheese, eggs, and sugar on a buttery crust. Here’s a simple homemade version. 🍰
Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups crushed Graham crackers
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 6 tbsp melted Butter
Filling
- 16 oz Cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- ½ cup Sour cream
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- Bake 8–10 minutes, then set aside.
2. Make the Filling
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until creamy.
3. Bake
- Pour the filling over the crust.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until the center is slightly set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
Optional Toppings
- Strawberries or strawberry sauce 🍓
- Blueberries
- Chocolate syrup
✅ Tip: Let cheesecake cool slowly in the oven with the door slightly open for 10 minutes to help prevent cracks.
If you want, I can also show you a super easy 5-ingredient no-bake cream cheese cake that doesn’t require an oven. 🍰
