Cheesecake is a rich, creamy dessert made with cream cheese, usually on a crumb crust. Here’s a clear, classic version that’s easy to make.
Classic Cheesecake
Crust
- 1½ cups crushed graham crackers (or digestive biscuits)
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Mix and press into the bottom of a pan. Bake at 175°C / 350°F for 10 minutes.
Filling
- 450 g (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
Beat until smooth, pour over crust.
Bake
- Bake at 160°C / 325°F for 45–55 minutes
- Center should jiggle slightly
- Cool slowly, then chill at least 4 hours
Popular toppings
- Strawberry or blueberry sauce
- Chocolate or caramel drizzle
- Lemon curd
- Fresh fruit
Variations
- No-bake cheesecake
- Chocolate cheesecake
- New York–style (extra thick and creamy)
If you want, tell me:
- baked or no-bake
- classic or flavored
- small or full-size
I’ll tailor it exactly how you want 😊
