cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup sugar
• ⅓ cup melted butter

Filling:

• 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1¼ cups sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 5 large eggs

Topping (optional):

• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a large pan filled with ½ inch of water in the oven.
2. Prepare Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze while preparing the filling.
3. Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add eggs, one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
4. Bake: Pour the filling into the crust. Place the pan in the water bath and bake for 12 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 50-60 minutes until the top turns golden.
5. Cool: Let the cheesecake cool on a wire rack. Combine sour cream and sugar for the topping, spread over the cheesecake, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Enjoy your creamy, dreamy cheesecake! Let me know if you try it. 😊