Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, warm caramel sauce and drizzle over the cheesecake.
Notes
- For a festive touch, garnish with whipped cream and additional caramel sauce.
- Allow the cheesecake to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing for easier cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg