Classic Cheesecake

Name: Classic Cheesecake
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (9 whole crackers); 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (9 whole crackers); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, at room temperature; ¾ cup granulated sugar; ¼ sour cream; 2 eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups water; Whipped cream, for serving

Preparation info

Serves
8

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Instant Pot Desserts Cookbook

By Williams Sonoma

Published 2020

About

Here, a creamy filling and a sweet graham cracker crust equal the perfect New York cheesecake. To help shape the crust, spray the bottom of a small glass with nonstick cooking spray and use to press the crumbs firmly in place.

Ingredients

For the Crust

1 cup graham cracker crumbs (9 whole crackers)
2 tablespoons

Americas
United States
Dessert
Vegetarian
New York

Method

To make the crust, lightly spray a 7-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter until a crumbly, evenly moistened mixture forms. Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom of the prepared pan, packing it tightly. Place the pan in the freezer while you make the filling, at least 15 minutes.

To make the fillin