The Best Vanilla Cheesecake
This Vanilla Cheesecake is super creamy and not as heavy as traditional baked cheesecake thanks to a good dose of sour cream -- it's soft and luscious and perfect with fresh berries!
INGREDIENTS
CRUST
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon sugar
FILLING
3 (8 oz) packages light (or regular) cream cheese
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
a pinch of salt
3 cups light sour cream (I used 5%) or 0% plain Greek yogurt
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and lightly grease a 9" Springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar. Press into the prepared pan and up the sides about 1 inch up the sides. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until firm no longer moist. When done, reduce the oven heat to 275 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, prepare your filling. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla and salt and beat on low speed until smooth.
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- Go to The Best Vanilla Cheesecake @ www.thereciperebel.com for full directions