Cheesecake Recipe
Add chocolate, raspberry, caramel or banana foster sauce
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Toppings
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Shape the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes until set and golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Cheesecake Filling
- 3
Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- 4
Add Remaining Ingredients
Add sour cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix until smooth. Lastly, add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- 6
Cool and Chill
After an hour, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
Toppings
- 7
Add Toppings
Before serving, drizzle your choice of chocolate sauce, raspberry sauce, caramel sauce, or banana foster sauce over the top of the cheesecake. Serve chilled.
