Ingredients for Easy Cheesecake For Dummies
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How to Make Easy Cheesecake For Dummies
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs (about 1 ½ cups).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with 6 tablespoons melted butter and 2 tablespoons sugar. Mix well.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually beat in ¾ cup powdered sugar until smooth.
- Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whip 2 cups heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set.
- Before serving, release the cheesecake from the springform pan.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings (fresh berries, chocolate shavings, caramel sauce) and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
157g
Fat
93g
Carbs
16g