The Ultimate Blueprint for a Rich and Creamy Cheesecake
This Master Recipe for Rich and Creamy Cheesecake delivers a professional, velvety texture with a fool-proof water bath method. Perfect as a base for endless flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 mins
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 mins
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 tablespoon softened butter
3 tablespoons graham cracker or chocolate wafer crumbs
24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup granulated white sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup full-fat sour cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325 Fahrenheit and prepare 9-inch springform pan with butter and crumbs.
2. Wrap the exterior of the pan in two layers of heavy-duty foil to create a waterproof seal.
3. Beat room temperature cream cheese until smooth, then gradually incorporate sugar.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed and scraping the bowl frequently.
5. Stir in vanilla, heavy cream, and sour cream until just combined.
6. Place the pan in a roasting dish and fill with boiling water halfway up the sides.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the edges are set but the center still jiggles.
8. Turn off heat and leave oven door ajar for 30 minutes for a gentle cool down.
9. Remove from water bath and cool to room temperature before refrigerating for 3 hours.
Notes
Always use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps.
Do not overbeat the eggs to prevent cracking.
Use heavy-duty foil to ensure no water leaks into the crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 347
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 213mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg