Two-Layer Cheesecake¶

| 8 | 4 hours |
Ingredients¶
1.67 cups (237 g) graham cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp (25 g) sugar
1.5 tsp (3 g) cinnamon
6 Tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter (melted)
24 oz (680 g) cream cheese (softened)
1 cup (198 g) sugar
3 large (150 g) eggs (well beaten)
0.5 tsp (2 g) vanilla extract
1 pint (454 g) sour cream
3 Tbsp (37 g) sugar
0.5 tsp (2 g) vanilla extract
some refrigerated fruit (optional)
Cookware¶
1 10-inch pie pan
1 oven
1 medium bowl
1 fork
1 refrigerator
Instructions¶
Step 1¶
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon together. Add melted unsalted butter and mix well. Pat the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 10-inch pie pan.
Step 2¶
Beat cream cheese thoroughly. Gradually add sugar, then eggs one at a time, and finally vanilla extract.
Step 3¶
Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
Step 4¶
In a medium bowl, mix sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract with a fork until combined.
Step 5¶
Pour the topping over the baked cheesecake evenly, being careful not to pour in one spot.
Step 6¶
Return the cheesecake to the oven and bake at 500°F for 5 minutes.
Step 7¶
Let cool, then chill in the refrigerator before serving. Top with refrigerated fruit if desired.