How to Make Creamy Baked Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as comforting and indulgent as a creamy, baked cheesecake. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich, luscious filling, this dessert is a classic favorite for good reason. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just craving a sweet treat, this recipe is sure to satisfy your dessert cravings.

Making a homemade cheesecake may seem intimidating, but with a little patience and attention to detail, you can create a delicious and impressive dessert that ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup butter or margarine, melted
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a large bowl; mix well.
  • Press mixture firmly onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth.
  • Add eggs and lemon juice; mix well. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until center is set, 50 to 55 minutes.
  • Remove cheesecake from the oven; top with sour cream.
  • Continue baking until sour cream sets, about 5 minutes.
  • Cool cheesecake at room temperature for 1 hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Garnish with pie filling before serving. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    596 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 145mg
    • Sodium: 340mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 192mg