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Vanilla Cheesecake

4 reviews
Total Time
Prep: 30 min. Bake: 55 minutes + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

To me, there is nothing better than a simple, elegant cheesecake where the vanilla takes center stage. And when I'm feeling decadent, I'll add the rich chocolate ganache topping. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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  • To make ahead: Cheesecake may be stored in the refrigerator 4-6 days before serving. Wrap securely before chilling; top just before serving.
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    Vanilla Cheesecake

    4 reviews
    Prep Time 30 min
    Cook Time 55 min
    Yield 12 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
    • 1/2 cup butter, melted
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • FILLING:
    • 4 packages (8 ounces each ) cream cheese, softened
    • 1-1/2 cups sugar
    • 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
    Text Ingredients

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 325°. Mix cracker crumbs, butter and sugar; press onto bottom and 1 in. up side of a greased 9-in. springform pan.
    2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Place on a baking sheet.
    3. Bake until center is almost set, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen side from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 piece: 551 calories, 37g fat (21g saturated fat), 159mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

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