Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Classic Woolworth Cheesecake, a beloved dessert recipe that is sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for about 55-60 minutes, or until set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Spread sour cream over the top and return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, ensure that your cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing.
- You can add fruit toppings like strawberries or blueberries for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg