Classic Vanilla Cheesecake Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: neufchâtel cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Neufchâtel has less fat, and ricotta is more budget-friendly

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.

Combine the crust ingredients in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.

Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

Cover the outsides of the pan with aluminum foil so that water from the water bath cannot get in. Set prepared pan aside.

Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (148°C).

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour on low speed until well combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and mix on low speed until well combined.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly to combine after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Pour the cheesecake batter into the crust.

Place the springform pan inside another larger pan. Fill the outside pan with enough warm water to go about halfway up the sides of the springform pan.

Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. The center should be set, but still jiggly.

Turn off the oven and leave the door closed for 30 minutes.

Crack the door of the oven for 30 minutes to allow the cheesecake to continue to cool slowly.

Remove the cheesecake from the oven and water bath wrapping and refrigerate until firm, 5-6 hours or overnight.

Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place on a serving dish. Refrigerate cheesecake until ready to serve.

Serve with your favorite toppings.

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