Description
This cheesecake pie is a delightful treat featuring a creamy filling made with cream cheese and a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s simple to prepare and perfect for any occasion where comfort food is welcome!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces (452 g) brick-style cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and ⅓ cup sugar until well blended.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the crumbs, then stir with a fork until they are evenly moistened.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate firmly.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside while preparing the filling, keeping the oven at 325°F.
Notes
For easier slicing, ensure the crust is tightly packed in the pie plate.
Making sure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature will help you achieve a smoother filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg