Classic Cheesecake Recipe
Description: 🍰 Indulge in the creamy goodness of this classic cheesecake, a recipe passed down from a friend who wowed us with its decadence as the grand finale to a memorable dinner. Creamy, rich, and utterly delightful, it’s the perfect dessert for those special occasions where you want to impress your guests with a sweet masterpiece.
Ingredients:
- 32 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Nutritional Information per Serving (1 slice):
- Calories: 410.1
- Fat: 32.8g
- Saturated Fat: 20.2g
- Cholesterol: 143.2mg
- Sodium: 241.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 23.3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 19.1g
- Protein: 6.9g
Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 16
Recipe Yield: 1 very large cheesecake
Instructions:
- Bring all ingredients to room temperature. It is essential to use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually beat in the sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch, then gradually add this mixture to the cream cheese mixture, beating until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into a LARGE greased spring-form pan, ensuring it’s well-greased to prevent sticking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the outer edges of the cheesecake just begin to puff up.
- Once the edges start to puff, reduce the oven temperature to 250°F (120°C) and continue baking for another hour. If the cheesecake starts to brown, turn off the oven. Allow it to sit in the oven for several hours or overnight to finish baking.
- If the cheesecake doesn’t brown during the initial hour of baking, at the end of the cooking time, turn the oven to high until the coils turn red. Then, turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in for several hours or overnight.
- Once fully baked, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 8 hours before serving to allow it to set properly.
- Serve with your desired topping. Cherry pie filling makes a delicious accompaniment!
- Enjoy this exquisite cheesecake with your loved ones and savor every creamy bite.
Notes:
- These special cooking instructions are crucial for achieving the perfect texture and appearance of the cheesecake.
- Following the instructions carefully is key to preventing the cheesecake from splitting down the middle. However, even if it does split, rest assured it will still be delicious!
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a decadent dessert, this classic cheesecake recipe is sure to impress with its creamy texture and irresistible flavor. So go ahead, treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of heaven! 🥳🍰
