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Classic Vanilla Cheesecake on a plate

Classic Vanilla Cheesecake

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 vanilla bean seeds scraped
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; firmly press into springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth and fluffy.
  3. Mix in eggs individually on low.
  4. Add vanilla seeds and cream.
  5. Pour over crust; smooth top.
  6. Bake 55 to 60 minutes until just set; cool and chill 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Vanilla extract works fine if you don't have a bean.