Incredibly Easy 9-inch Cheesecake Recipe With Premade Crust

By Lindy Van Schalkwyk, last updated on January 20, 2023

In this article, we’ll show you how to make any cheesecake recipe with premade crust. This option is simple, time-saving, cost-effective, and tasty!

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Can You Make A Cheesecake Recipe With Premade Crust?

While making a cheesecake crust doesn’t take too much time, in an already lengthy process, it could be quite annoying. Not only that but many people don’t actually like making crusts from scratch. And, it can often be very difficult to find a recipe that actually works and doesn’t just fall apart.

So for that reason, more and more people want to know whether it is possible to make a cheesecake recipe with premade crust.

The short answer is yes. That’s exactly why so many manufacturers have started making pre-made or ready-to-use cheesecake crusts. The challenge isn’t finding them, it’s choosing the best one for your needs.

So, a graham cracker crust is a classic flavor. It works with all types of cheesecakes and different flavored ones too. The most well-known option (and one we trust the most) is the Keebler Ready Crust (Graham). They even sell boxes of 6 mini cheesecake crusts that are ready to use.

Some other brands you can look at are Whole Foods Market, Fifty50 Foods, Mi-Del, Diamond Of California, and Oreo.

There are many different options available that range in size and flavor. You can find gluten-free options, nut-based options, and even vegan options.

Today, we will be making a cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. The filling is going to be pretty basic. But we will include some variations in the tips and tricks section. So, let’s take a look at what you will need and how to make this easy cheesecake.

What You Need To Make This Cheesecake Recipe With Premade Crust

Ingredients for the filling

• 1 9-inch premade cheesecake crust
• 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature
• 1/3 cup caster sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, beaten

Equipment

• Cooling rack
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowls
• Electric or hand mixer
• Rubber or silicone spatula
• Plastic or saran wrap

How to make cheesecake with premade crust

Step 1: Prebake the cheesecake crust

Preheat the oven to 325ºF (160ºC). Then, place the premade crust on a baking tray. Prebake it for 5 minutes until it becomes slightly golden brown.

Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.

Step 2: Make the cheesecake batter

Place the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Beat it at medium speed for a minute. Add the caster sugar and increase the mixing speed to high. Continue whipping the cream cheese until it becomes super fluffy.

Next, add one large egg at a time, mixing well between each addition. Add the next egg before the first egg has been fully incorporated.

Finally, add the vanilla extract and fold it in well. Set the base aside.

Step 3: Fold in the cream

Place teh whipping cream in another large mixing bowl. Whip it until the cream forms stiff peaks.

Mix one-third of the whipped cream into the cheesecake base. then, more gently, fold in another third. Finally, working super gently, fold in the final third of whipped cream.

Step 4: Bake the cheesecake

Carefully and softly pour the cheesecake batter into the pre-baked and cooled crust.

Then, bake the cheesecake for about 35-45 minutes, or until it has almost completely set. Only the center inch should still jiggle.

Step 5: Cool the cheesecake

After your cheesecake in a premade crust has been baked, switch off the oven. Open the oven door slightly and leave the cheesecake to cool for an hour.

Remove it from the oven and continue cooling it at room temperature.

Finally, wrap the cheesecake in plastic or saran wrap. Leave it in the fridge to set for at least 4 hours.

Step 6: Serve your cheesecake recipe with premade crust

You can remove the cheesecake from the foil pan if you’d like. Just work very carefully when you do so.

Garnish the cheesecake with any of your favorite toppings. We have a ton of ideas on our website you can try.

Expert Tips And Tricks

• If you don’t have time to whip the cream to stiff peaks, you can also just mix it in. The batter will be less fluffy and aerated, which will obviously change the final texture of the baked cheesecake. But, in terms of flavor, both versions will be virtually the same.
• Cooling baked cheesecakes always takes a while (at least an hour). But, you should never skip the method we use. The slow cooling will ultimately help prevent any cracks from forming in your cheesecake. If you expose the warm cheesecake to sudden temperature changes, it could cause the cheesecake to sink in, crack, or settle lopsided.
• The easiest way to change the flavor of your cheesecake is to change the flavor of the extract you use. Alternatively, you can try mint, strawberry, almond, lemon, caramel, or whiskey extracts. There really isn’t a “wrong flavor” you can try. With a Graham cracker crust, virtually all flavors work well.
• You can also incorporate some flavor and texture into your cheesecake directly. Chopped nuts, crushed cookies, fruit zest, crushed pretzels – these are a few easy additions you can fold into the batter itself.
• Then, you can obviously also add flavor through the garnishes and toppings you use. Berry and chocolate toppings always work best with cheesecakes But, this is another opportunity you can use to experiment with different flavors, techniques, and textures.

Preparations Times And Servings

Preparation Time	Baking Time	Servings
10 minutes	40-50 minutes	6-8

Wrapping Things Up – How You Can Make A Cheesecake Recipe With Premade Crust

A cheesecake recipe with premade crust will save you a ton of preparation and baking time. It is easier to make, will probably cost you less, and is a fool-proof way to make delicious cheesecake crust.

If you have any other questions or some recipe suggestions, let us know in the comments below.

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