Donna's Famous Cheesecake is a classic dessert that combines smooth cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla on a crunchy graham cracker crust. This rich and creamy cheesecake is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 eggs
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. Press mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust in the pan. Bake for 55 minutes or until the center is almost set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Enjoy Donna's Famous Cheesecake!
Interesting Facts
Cheesecake dates back to ancient Greece where it was served at the first Olympic Games.
New York-style cheesecake is known for its dense and rich consistency.