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Old-Fashioned Grandma's Cheesecake

Made from Scratch!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grandma's Cheesecake, Old Fashioned Cheesecake From Scratch, old fashioned cheesecake recipe, old fashioned cream cheese cake, Old-Fashioned, Old-Fashioned Cheesecake
Servings: 16

Equipment

  • A 13x9x2 heatproof glass pan
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 electric hand mixer
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 eggbeater or whisk
  • Measuring spoons or cups -optional-
  • 1 rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crushed graham crackers
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 3 pieces of cream cheese 8oz each - room temperature.
  • 5 pieces eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract

For the topping

  • 24 oz sour cream
  • 6 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Mix the graham crumbs with 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
  • Pour and press into the glass pan.
  • Get your large bowl and beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer until fluffy.
  • Add the eggs (one at a time), then add the sugar and vanilla.
  • Pour the mixture over the crust.
  • Take it into the oven and bake for 50 minutes.
  • Remove your cheesecake from the oven and let it rest for about 15 minutes.

In the meantime, start making your topping.

  • Mix the sour cream, sugar and vanilla in a bowl and whisk.
  • Once your cheesecake is cool, spread the topping on and return it to the oven for another 10 minutes.
  • Take it out, let it cool completely, and refrigerate (leave it in the fridge from 3 to 8 hours (overnight).

Notes

It's all about simplicity and delicacy.