Enjoy this from-scratch easy baked cheesecake recipe and visit the post for a variety of delicious options for cheesecake toppings.
Prep Time20mins
Cook Time55mins
Total Time1hr15mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake
Servings: 20
Calories: 73kcal
Ingredients
2cupsgraham cracker crumbs
1stickbuttermelted
4packagescream cheese8 ounces each, softened
1 1/4cupssugar1/4 cup for crust
2tablespoonslemon juice
1teaspoonvanilla
4eggs
Instructions
Combine melted butter, crumbs, and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir until well combined and crumbly. Press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan and bake at 350 for 10 minutes, or until very lightly browned.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sugar. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix the cheesecake batter until well combined and creamy.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and bake at 300 for 55 minutes or until set in the center. *Notice I lowered the temperature from when I baked the crust - that's one of those important steps!
Cool and then refrigerate for several hours before serving. Cut into twelve squares.
Serve alongside your toppings bar for a dessert everyone is sure to love!