Best-Ever Cheesecake

Name: Best-Ever Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup sugar; FILLING/TOPPING:; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2/3 cup sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; Dash salt; 1 cup sour cream; Whipped cream

I've passed this recipe on to dozens of folks. My daughter was so fond of it that she wanted to served for her wedding instead of traditional cake.— Howard Koch, Lima, Ohio

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING/TOPPING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
Dash salt
1 cup sour cream
Whipped cream

Directions

In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Pat into the bottom and 1-in. up the sides of an 8-in. springform pan. Chill.
For filling, beat cream cheese and eggs in a bowl on medium speed for 1 minute. Add 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and salt. Continue beating until well blended, about 1 minute. Pour into crust.
Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. For topping, combine the sour cream and remaining sugar and vanilla in a small bowl; spread over cheesecake. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 504 calories, 36g fat (20g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Best-Ever Cheesecake in Taste of Home April/May 1994

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chihuahualove

Sep 5, 2016

I made this cheesecake because my Mother-in Law requested. Our Niece and new Hubby came by and Mother-in-Law they all loved it and wanted the recipe. I use Taste of Home recipes quite a bit and have never had a failure. A wonderful place to find and get recipes.
karenderna

Aug 11, 2015

Made this cheesecake and took into work everybody loved it. I used dark chocolate digestive biscuits (UK) for the Base and when I cooked it I put a loaf tin of boiling water on the oven shelf under the cheesecake. I will make again and vary the flavours. I agree it's a little flat but still lovely
HamiltonK

Apr 11, 2015

To Meaghon89 ---- Yes just Double the filling Ingred and bake for the regular Time then check it. Some thing most beginners don't know about Cheesecakes is they don't set up fully until it chills. When I make a Cheesecake I always test it by wiggling the pan a little. In the middle of cake it should not be set all the way about the size of a walnut then check with a thin knife outside of the center of cake. If it comes out clean and you have the middle not fully set its done. Don't keep baking thinking it's under cooked because its not. Hope this helps those who are making this for the first time...
meaghon89

Feb 10, 2015

I made this cheesecake last night and had it for breakfast lol. It was very good. But it was a little to thin/flat would i just double the recipe and cook a little longer for a thicker cheesecake?
MrsValen

Mar 1, 2014

Delicious! Truly simple and simply the best!
vewebber58

Jul 31, 2013

I love the simplicity of this cheesecake....only four ingredients in the filling! This is what I think of when I imagine cheesecake, as it reminds me of what my mom used to make. I think I'd like it even better without the crust.....I know I've seen recipes for crust-less cheesecake, but don't know if that would work in this recipe. The crust is a little too sweet for me, and I actually just eat the filling and topping. I also like the fact that this doesn't make a great big cake, and only requires a nine inch pie pan.
Gikken

Jun 17, 2013

We loved this!
stormavery

Nov 29, 2012

The best cheesecake, by far!
MaryJo50

Nov 29, 2009

This really is the Best Ever! The Best. Easy to prepare and top notch taste. Love love love it.
mendakids

Mar 22, 2009

a lot of people go crazy and adventurous with cheesecakes, but this sounds like a great but simple cheesecake