Signature Cheesecake Recipe
featuring a rotating selection of seasonal flavors
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Crust Mixture
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and ground cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat the Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and sour cream, mixing until fully combined.
- 7
Incorporate Flavoring
Stir in the vanilla extract and seasonal flavoring of your choice until well blended.
- 8
Add Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
Baking and Cooling
- 10
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the oven at 325°F (163°C) for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool the Cheesecake
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake sit in the oven for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- 12
Chill in the Refrigerator
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving
- 13
Prepare Toppings
Before serving, whip the cream and prepare any fresh fruit or chocolate shavings you wish to use.
- 14
Slice and Serve
Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice into wedges, and serve with whipped cream, fresh fruit, and chocolate as desired.
