Cheese Cake
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Five | ✍️ Attribution: June Thompson | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic homemade cheesecake featuring a spiced walnut and graham cracker crust with a rich, creamy filling. Perfect for chilling overnight for an indulgent dessert experience.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 35 mins | 8 hours | 8-10 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Springform pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
Crust
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | Graham Cracker Crumbs | Crushed |
| 1/4 cup | Walnuts | Chopped |
| 1/2 tsp | Cinnamon | Ground |
| 1/2 cup | Butter | Melted |
Filling
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Eggs | Well beaten |
| 2 (8 oz) pkgs | Cream Cheese | Room temperature |
| 1 cup | Sugar | Granulated |
| 3 tsp | Vanilla Extract | Pure |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt | Standard |
| 1/2 tsp | Almond Extract | Pure |
| 3 cups | Sour Cream | Room temperature |
Instructions
Step 1: Crust Preparation
- Combine the 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 cup melted butter in a bowl.
- Reserve 3 tablespoons of the crumb mixture for the topping if not using fruit.
- Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 2 1/2-inch springform pan.
Step 2: Filling and Baking
- Combine all filling ingredients except the sour cream: 3 well beaten eggs, 2 8oz pkgs cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 3 tsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp almond extract; beat until smooth.
- Gently blend in the 3 cups sour cream by hand until fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and sprinkle the reserved crumbs over the top.
- Bake at 350°F to 375°F for 30 min until set and lightly golden.
- Cool completely, then chill uncovered overnight in the refrigerator until firm.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Chill uncovered in the refrigerator overnight before slicing and serving.
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