Grandma's Take on Classic Cheesecake

Name: Grandma's Take on Classic Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 360 min
Ingredients: 1.25 cups graham cracker crumbs; 0.25 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 0.5 cup white sugar; 3 large eggs; 0.75 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pint sour cream; 0.5 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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My grandma used to make this, and then my mom. Just keeping the tradition alive with a delicious and slightly different take on the classic cheesecake.

Recipe by Lane Baysden

Published on August 28, 2013

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

5 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

6 hrs

Servings:

10

Yield:

1 9-inch cheesecake

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Ingredients

Crust:

1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling:

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
3 large eggs
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

1 pint sour cream
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter for crust in a bowl until well mixed. Press into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9-inch round pan.
Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract for filling in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour into crust.
Bake in the preheated oven until nearly set and only slightly jiggly in the center, about 18 minutes. Raise the oven temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) and keep cheesecake in for 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Leave the oven on.
Combine sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix with a spoon. Pour carefully over the cooled filling.
Bake in the oven until topping is set, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand at room temperature for 5 to 6 hours. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

460	Calories
32g	Fat
36g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 460
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	42%
Saturated Fat 19g	97%
Cholesterol 138mg	46%
Sodium 242mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 101mg	8%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 157mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.