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Barbara's Creamy Cheesecake 🍰✨

Indulge in the velvety goodness of this classic cheesecake recipe that’s perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. With a rich cream cheese filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust, this decadent dessert is bound to impress your friends and family.

Serve it plain, or top it with fresh fruit, chocolate drizzle, or your favorite sauce for a personal touch! 🍓🍫

Ingredients

For the crust

For the filling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9 or 10-inch springform pan.

  2. Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.

🎂 Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth batter; cold cream cheese can result in lumps.

  1. Gradually add the sour cream, blending well after each addition.

  2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl for a uniform mixture.

  3. Baking: Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes.

🚪 Important: Do not open the oven door during baking to ensure even cooking.

  1. Once done, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for several hours or overnight, allowing it to set perfectly.

  2. Chill and serve: After cooling, refrigerate thoroughly before serving.

Tips for the Perfect Cheesecake

Variations

Enjoy every creamy bite of Barbara’s Cheesecake, a classic that never fails to delight! 🥳🎉

All Revisions

ocr Here's the text from the image: --- **CHEESE CAKE** **Ingredients:** - Graham cracker crumbs - 3 - 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese - 1½ cups sugar - 4 eggs or 3 extra large - 1 tsp. vanilla - 1½ pints sour cream **Instructions:** Cream cheese and sugar. Gradually add sour cream and blend well. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each. Blend very well. Add vanilla (be sure to scrape sides and bottom). Bake in 9 or 10" spring form pan at 350°F for 35 minutes. **Do not open oven door.** Turn off oven and leave overnight. Refrigerate thoroughly. **Barbara Tricebock** --- Page 259.
llm # Barbara's Creamy Cheesecake 🍰✨ Indulge in the velvety goodness of this classic cheesecake recipe that’s perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. With a rich cream cheese filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust, this decadent dessert is bound to impress your friends and family. Serve it plain, or top it with fresh fruit, chocolate drizzle, or your favorite sauce for a personal touch! 🍓🍫 ## Ingredients ### For the crust - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs - 1/2 cup melted butter - 1/4 cup sugar (optional for added sweetness) ### For the filling - 3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened - 1 ½ cups sugar - 4 large eggs (or 3 extra-large) - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1 ½ pints sour cream ## Instructions 1. **Prepare the crust**: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9 or 10-inch springform pan. 2. **Make the filling**: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. > 🎂 Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth batter; cold cream cheese can result in lumps. 3. Gradually add the sour cream, blending well after each addition. 4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl for a uniform mixture. 5. **Baking**: Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes. > 🚪 **Important**: **Do not open the oven door during baking** to ensure even cooking. 6. Once done, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for several hours or overnight, allowing it to set perfectly. 7. **Chill and serve**: After cooling, refrigerate thoroughly before serving. ## Tips for the Perfect Cheesecake - **Flavor variations**: Consider adding lemon zest or a splash of almond extract for a unique twist. - **Fruit topping**: Fresh berries, caramel, or chocolate sauce make delightful toppings that elevate the cheesecake even further! - **Make ahead**: This cheesecake is perfect for prepping a day in advance, as the flavors intensify with time. ## Variations - **Gluten-free**: Use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust. - **Chocolate lovers**: Add cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture or a layer of chocolate ganache on top to satisfy chocolate cravings. - **Mini cheesecakes**: For bite-sized delights, pour the filling into a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners and bake for mini cheesecakes! Enjoy every creamy bite of Barbara’s Cheesecake, a classic that never fails to delight! 🥳🎉
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