Deluxe Cheesecake

11 ingredients
16 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, plus
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) carton sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. 2
    Combine crumbs, 2 TBSP sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well.
  3. 3
    Press in a 10-inch spring form pan; set aside.
  4. 4
    Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until soft and creamy.
  5. 5
    Gradually add 1 cup of sugar, beating until fluffy.
  6. 6
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after addition.
  7. 7
    Stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla.
  8. 8
    Pour cream cheese mixture into crust.
  9. 9
    Bake at 375°F for 25 to 35 minutes or until cheesecake is set.
  10. 10
    Increase oven temperature to 500°F.
  11. 11
    Beat sour cream on medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes.
  12. 12
    Add 3 TBSP sugar and remaining 1/2 tsp vanilla; beat 1 minutes longer.
  13. 13
    Spread over cheesecake.
  14. 14
    Bake at 500°F for 5 to 8 minutes or until bubbly.
  15. 15
    Cool to room temperature and chill 8 hours or over night.
  16. 16
    Once completely chilled, top with your favorite fruit, chocolate syrup, etc!

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