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The secret to achieving that signature texture lies in beating the ingredients on low speed, which prevents incorporating excess air. The tang of sour cream balanced with a touch of vanilla creates a flavour that pairs beautifully with the fruit topping. Serves 16 Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Share Recipe Share  Share Link [ Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Feggs.ca%2Frecipes%2Fclassic-cheesecake%2F) [ Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feggs.ca%2Frecipes%2Fclassic-cheesecake%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Feggs.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FClassic-Cheesecake-1664x832-1.jpg&description=Classic+Cheesecake) [ Email](<mailto:?subject=From eggs.ca%3A Classic Cheesecake&body=https%3A%2F%2Feggs.ca%2Frecipes%2Fclassic-cheesecake%2F>)  Copy Link  [Print Recipe](https://eggs.ca/recipes/classic-cheesecake/?view=print) Ingredients Instructions ## Ingredients - ### Crust - 1 \&frac13; cups (325 mL) graham crumbs - \&frac14; cup (60 mL) butter, melted - ### Filling - 3 packages (250 g each) cream cheese, softened - \&frac34; cup (175 mL) granulated sugar - 4 eggs - \&frac12; cup (125 mL) sour cream - 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract - 2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour ## Instructions - ### Crust - Step 1 Stir together graham crumbs and butter until well mixed. Press mixture evenly onto bottom of 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan. Place in freezer or refrigerator while making filling. - ### Filling - Step 1 Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). - Step 2 Combine cream cheese and sugar in large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and occasionally scraping side of bowl. Beat in sour cream, vanilla and flour. Pour batter over crust; smooth top. - Step 3 Bake until top is golden and centre jiggles slightly, about 45 minutes. Let cool on wire rack. - Step 4 Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Run knife around inside of pan before removing cheesecake. ## Variations Top cheesecake with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, canned pie filling thinned with fruit juice, or fruit sauce such as Strawberry Topping. Combine 4 cups (1 L) thickly sliced strawberries and 1/3 cup (75 mL) sugar in saucepan over medium heat; stir gently to release juices. Stir 2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch into 1 tbsp (15 mL) water; stir into berries. Cook until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes; stir occasionally. ## Nutrition Facts | Per serving | | |---|---| | Calories | 285 | | Fat | 21 g | | Saturated Fat | 12 g | | Trans Fat | 0 g | | Carbohydrate | 18 g | | Fibre | 0 g | | Sugars | 14 g | | Protein | 5 g | | Sodium | 232 mg | ## You Might Also Like - [ Lemon Cheesecake](https://eggs.ca/recipes/lemon-cheesecake/) - [ Cranberry Gingerbread Cheesecake](https://eggs.ca/recipes/cranberry-gingerbread-cheesecake/) - [ Eggnog Cheesecake](https://eggs.ca/recipes/eggnog-cheesecake/) - [ Classic Chocolate Layer Cake](https://eggs.ca/recipes/classic-chocolate-layer-cake/) - [About Us](https://eggs.ca/about-us/) - [Contact Us](https://eggs.ca/contactus/) - [Accessibility](https://eggs.ca/accessibility/) - [FAQ](https://eggs.ca/yourquestions/) - [Foodservice](https://foodservice.eggs.ca/) - [Eggs Around the World](https://eggs.ca/recipes/classic-cheesecake/) - [繁體中文 Traditional Chinese](https://tc.eggs.ca/) - [简体中文 Simplified Chinese](https://sc.eggs.ca/) - [ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Punjabi](https://sa.eggs.ca/) - [العربية Arabic](https://ar.eggs.ca/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/eggsoeufs/) [Follow us on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@getcracking) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/eggs) [Follow us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq6p--GVSjdVKp_B4zQbqgQ) [Follow us on Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/eggs/) - [](https://www.eggfarmers.ca/) - [](https://eggquality.ca/) © 2026 Egg Farmers of Canada. 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This classic cheesecake shines with its simple graham cracker crust and smooth cream cheese filling. The secret to achieving that signature texture lies in beating the ingredients on low speed, which prevents incorporating excess air. The tang of sour cream balanced with a touch of vanilla creates a flavour that pairs beautifully with the fruit topping. ## Variations Top cheesecake with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, canned pie filling thinned with fruit juice, or fruit sauce such as Strawberry Topping. Combine 4 cups (1 L) thickly sliced strawberries and 1/3 cup (75 mL) sugar in saucepan over medium heat; stir gently to release juices. Stir 2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch into 1 tbsp (15 mL) water; stir into berries. Cook until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes; stir occasionally.