Ingredients for Easiest Cheesecake
- 16 ounces (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
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How to Make Easiest Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat 16 ounces (2 packages) cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually beat in 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until well combined.
- Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, lightly whisk 2 large eggs.
- Gradually add the eggs to the cream cheese mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into your prepared graham cracker crust.
- Place the cheesecake in a larger baking pan and pour enough hot water into the larger pan to come halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan (this creates a water bath for even baking).
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
107g
Fat
56g
Carbs
9g
