cheesecake

Here’s a simple classic cheesecake recipe—creamy, smooth, and easy to make 🍰

Classic Cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ cup melted butter

Filling

• 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Make crust: Mix crumbs, sugar, and butter. Press into a greased 9-inch pan.
   Bake 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
3. Make filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth.
   Add sugar, then eggs (one at a time).
   Mix in vanilla and sour cream until just combined.
4. Bake: Pour filling over crust.
   Bake 45–50 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
5. Cool: Turn oven off, crack the door, cool 1 hour inside.
   Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight best).

Topping Ideas

• Fresh berries or berry sauce
• Cherry pie filling
• Chocolate or caramel drizzle
• Whipped cream

If you want, I can share a no-bake cheesecake, mini cheesecakes, or flavors like Oreo, chocolate, or strawberry.