Classic Vanilla Cheesecake Delight

Ingredients

- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven:
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the batter.

2. Prepare the mixing bowl:
- In a large mixing bowl, blend 1 cup of softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter using an electric mixer at medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

3. Incorporate sugar:
- Gradually add in 1 cup of granulated sugar, continuing to beat the mixture until it is light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs:
- Beat in the 3 large eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully integrated before adding the next.

5. Incorporate the flour:
- Slowly add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the mixture, beating on low speed until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to ensure the cheesecake remains tender.

6. Enhance with vanilla:
- Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Prepare the baking pan:
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan with a thin layer of butter to prevent sticking.

8. Pour and smooth:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula for an even surface.

9. Bake the cheesecake:
- Place the pan into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Cool the cheesecake:
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. Then, carefully release it from the springform pan and allow it to cool completely.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT20M
20 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT1H
1 hour

Total Time

- Total Time:
PT1H20M
1 hour and 20 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Cheesecake
- Vanilla Dessert
- Oven-Baked
- Creamy Cheesecake
- Classic Cake
- Easy Cheesecake
- Homemade Dessert
- Cream Cheese
- Baking Recipe
- Sweet Treat

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 2,000 calories

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