How To Make Cheesecake W Pro Tips For The Perfect Cheesecake

Cheesecake is one of those decadent desserts that may seem difficult to get just right. But it doesn’t have to be. Once you have a basic recipe down you can create dozens of simple, sweet cheesecakes full of flavor and creamy texture. And because this recipe uses a graham cracker crust, there’s no need to fuss with a springform pan or water bath while baking or anything like that. All you need are a few tips on how to get that perfect, creamy cheesecake batter that bakes up beautifully.

Ingredients in the Perfect Cheesecake Recipe

For the best cheesecake recipe, you only need a few ingredients. Make sure all the ingredients are at ROOM TEMPERATURE before blending each one slowly together to create a creamy mixture. That’ll help cut down on any lumpy texture in your cake.

Cream cheese – you’ll need two blocks or 16 ounces, softened. Mix it at medium speed using the paddle attachment or using a hand mixer in a large bowl. Take time to scrape the sides of the bowl of a stand mixer. Sugar – regular white granulated sugar Vanilla extract – just a half teaspoon vanilla is all you need Eggs – let the eggs come to room temperature too, so they stir in well with the other ingredients. Graham cracker pie crust – you can find these anywhere, or you can make your own graham cracker crumbs in a food processor or blender. Our homemade graham cracker crust is so delicious and really easy to make. Optional: a splash of lemon juice adds a mild tart flavor that balances out the rich cream cheese flavor.

How to tell if cheesecake is done

To make sure your cheesecake is completely done but not overdone, give the pan a slight shake while it’s in the oven. It’s done if just a small circle in the center jiggles slightly. That center part will set up more as it cools. Never use a knife to check the done-ness in a cheesecake.

Favorite Toppings

With this classic recipe you can top it with anything you like! We love to drizzle our slices with cherry pie filling or raspberries and chocolate. But here are a few other ideas to get your taste buds dancing:

Blueberries (fresh or pie filling) Strawberries Caramel sauce Nuts Blackberries Any kind of jam Fresh peaches and cream Candy bar pieces Chocolate shavings Cookie crumbles

Pro Tips for Making the Perfect Cheesecake

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