PHILADELPHIA Classic Cheesecake
A timeless, ultra-creamy PHILADELPHIA Classic Cheesecake with a crisp graham cracker crust and smooth, rich filling made from simple, dependable ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes plus chilling
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
4 packages (8 oz each) PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese Spread, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until blended after each addition.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust.
- Bake for about 55 minutes, until the center is almost set.
- Run a knife around the rim of the pan to loosen the cake. Cool completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
The center should still jiggle slightly when done.
Chilling is essential for proper texture and clean slices.
Use a warm knife for neat slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
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