Recipes Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes Classic Cheesecake 5.0 (2) 1 Review 2 Photos This classic cheesecake has a sour cream topping and a homemade graham cracker crust. Enjoy with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Submitted by Christianna Ripley Published on June 19, 2020 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins Additional Time: 5 hrs Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons white sugar 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (such as Philadelphia®), softened 1 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping: 1 (16 ounce) carton sour cream 2 tablespoons white sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and place in the refrigerator. Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 1 cup sugar and beat until combined. Add eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat on high speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Pour cream cheese mixture into the chilled cracker crust and spread to evenly cover crust. Pour enough water into a rimmed baking sheet to cover the bottom, and place the springform pan on top. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and increase oven temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Just before cheesecake finishes baking, combine sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl for the topping. Spread evenly on top of the cheesecake. Return to the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Set the pan on a wire rack, and allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature, about 1 hour. Refrigerate until completely chilled, about 4 hours, before serving. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 533 Calories 39g Fat 39g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Calories 533 % Daily Value * Total Fat 39g 50% Saturated Fat 24g 118% Cholesterol 152mg 51% Sodium 342mg 15% Total Carbohydrate 39g 14% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 29g Protein 9g 18% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 118mg 9% Iron 2mg 8% Potassium 183mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.