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a classic vanilla cheesecake with visible vanilla bean specks, one clean slice cut, dusted lightly with powdered sugar, on a marble counter, wide horizontal composition, bright natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Classic Vanilla Cheesecake

A graham cracker base supports a smooth and lightly sweet baked cheesecake infused with real vanilla bean.
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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. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter, then press the mixture firmly into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the eggs one at a time on low speed.
  4. Stir in the vanilla bean seeds and heavy cream.
  5. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until just set, then cool and chill for 4 hours before serving.

Notes

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