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Easy Cheesecake Recipe – Creamy, Simple & Perfect Every Time
Cheesecake has a reputation for being tricky, but this easy cheesecake recipe proves otherwise. With just four simple ingredients for the filling—cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla—you’ll have a rich, creamy dessert that looks impressive but requires minimal effort. No springform pan, no water bath, and no stress! This baked cheesecake comes together in minutes and bakes to perfection with a buttery graham cracker crust.
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving something sweet, this is the cheesecake recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Cheesecake Recipe
Guiseppe
1
12 minutes
30 minutes
295
American
Dessert
This easy baked cheesecake is creamy, smooth, and incredibly simple to make. The graham cracker crust provides the perfect balance to the rich cream cheese filling, and it’s ready to chill after just 30 minutes of baking. Enjoy it plain, topped with berries, or swirled with raspberry jam for a beautiful twist. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any time you want an indulgent dessert without the fuss.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs (about 10 whole crackers)
- ¼ cup (28g) confectioners’ sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
For the Filling
- 2 (8-ounce) packages (452g) cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup (133g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Prep the oven & pan – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a 9-inch pie pan at least 1 ¼" deep.
- Make the crust – In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom and sides of the pan.
- Mix the filling – Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth (avoid overmixing). Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix until creamy.
- Assemble – Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Place pan on a baking sheet for easier handling.
- Bake – Bake for 20 minutes. Shield crust edges with foil, then bake another 10 minutes (about 30 minutes total). The edges should be set, but the center may still jiggle slightly.
- Cool & chill – Remove from oven and cool completely on a rack. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Serve – Slice into wedges. Top with berries, whipped cream, or fruit sauce if desired.