Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup brown butter, cooled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter to form the crust. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Cream together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla bean paste. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream. Incorporate brown butter and mix well.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until center is almost set. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle with additional brown butter if desired, and garnish with vanilla beans.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for smooth mixing.
- Chill cheesecake thoroughly before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg