Cheese Cake (Barbara's)
A classic cheesecake recipe featuring a graham cracker crust and a rich, creamy filling. The cake is baked and then slowly cooled in the oven before being refrigerated overnight.
The Original
Processed by Gemini
Ingredients
- ●Graham cracker crumbs
- ●melted butter
- ●sugar (for crust)
- ●large packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese
- ●sugar (for filling)
- ●eggs
- ●sour cream
- ●vanilla
- ●lemon juice (or more)
Instructions
- 1
For the crust: Combine 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 lb melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar.
- 2
Prepare a springform pan, possibly lining the sides with foil halfway up. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the pan.
- 3
For the filling: In a large bowl, cream together 3 large packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese and 1 1/4 cup sugar.
- 4
Add 6 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 5
Stir in 1 pint sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well.
- 6
Pour the filling mixture over the prepared crust.
- 7
Sprinkle any remaining crumbs on top (if reserved).
- 8
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.
- 9
Turn the oven off and open the oven door slightly.
- 10
Let the cake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 11
Refrigerate the cheesecake overnight before serving.