📝 Description
This easy cream cheese cake is rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet with a smooth, velvety texture. It’s a simple homemade dessert that tastes just like a classic New York-style cheesecake, but with fewer steps and basic ingredients. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or whenever you crave a bakery-style treat at home!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For the Filling:
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
- Mix crushed biscuits, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press firmly into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Make the Filling:
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar and mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, heavy cream, and flour. Mix until smooth (do not overmix).
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cake inside for 1 hour with the door slightly open.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) before serving.
💡 Tips
- Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Do not overmix to prevent cracks on top.
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest or a tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Top with fresh berries, chocolate ganache, or caramel sauce before serving.
- Use a water bath for an even creamier texture and fewer cracks.