Easy Homemade Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.25 cup finely ground walnuts
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
• 0.5 cup butter, melted
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 large eggs, slightly beaten

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. For the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, walnuts, and cinnamon sugar in a 9-inch springform pan. Stir in melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan and 1 to 2 inches up the sides. Freeze for approximately 10 minutes to allow the crust to set.
3. Prepare the filling while the crust chills: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Slowly incorporate heavy cream on low speed until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Pour the filling evenly into the prepared crust.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until the center of the cheesecake appears almost set when gently jiggled, typically 35 to 45 minutes. Allow the cheesecake to cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes.
5. Carefully run a butter knife around the edge of the cheesecake to detach it from the pan. Allow it to cool to room temperature, approximately 30 minutes. Remove the ring from the springform pan. Cool for another 30 minutes, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 462 kcal
• Fat Content: 38 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 16 g
• Sodium Content: 307 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 150 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 24 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 22 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g