Description
This Simple Cheesecake Recipe creates a rich, creamy dessert with a buttery biscuit crust and smooth vanilla filling. Perfect for celebrations or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 600g full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
- Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and sugar.
- Press into springform pan and bake 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Stir in cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and flour.
- Pour filling over crust.
- Bake in water bath for 55–65 minutes.
- Cool slowly in oven, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for smooth texture. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks. Chill overnight for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg