Decadent Creamy Vanilla Cheesecake

Ingredients

- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. Prepare the Crust:
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the cheesecake crust. Set aside.

3. Cream Mixture:
In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. This should take about 3 minutes.

4. Add Sugar and Eggs:
Gradually add the sugar to the cream mixture, continuing to beat until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.

5. Incorporate Vanilla, Flour, and Salt:
Stir in the vanilla extract, followed by the flour and salt, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Pour and Smooth:
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top for even baking.

7. Bake:
Place the cheesecake in the oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the center is set. The cheesecake should jiggle slightly in the center when shaken.

8. Cooling Process:
Once baked, turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour with the oven door slightly ajar. This helps prevent cracking.

9. Chill:
After the cooling period, remove the cheesecake from the oven and transfer it to the refrigerator. Allow it to chill for at least 3 hours, or overnight for best results.

10. Serve:
Carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and slice to serve. Enjoy your velvety, decadent dessert.

Total Time

PT4H45M
4 hours and 45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Cheesecake, Vanilla Cheesecake, Cream Cheese Dessert, Dessert Recipe, Oven Baked Cheesecake, Cheesecake Crust, Gourmet Cheesecake, Homemade Dessert, Vanilla Flavor, Easy Cheesecake Recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 8 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 2,680

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