Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
The Best Easy Cheesecake Recipe

The Best Easy Cheesecake Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A creamy, rich, and smooth cheesecake with a crack-free texture made using softened cream cheese, butter, sugar, and sour cream. A crowd-pleasing dessert requiring no complex techniques.

  • Total Time: 170
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
Gradually add melted butter and sugar, mixing until combined.
Stir in vanilla extract, eggs, and sour cream until smooth.
Pour mixture into prepared pan.
Bake for 35 minutes.
Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps.
Use a parchment paper overhang to lift the cheesecake out of the pan.
Avoid overmixing to maintain a silky texture.
Room temperature eggs help integrate smoothly into the batter.
Gradual cooling prevents cracking.

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Category: Classic American Cake Recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg