PHILADELPHIA Classic Cheesecake

This Philadelphia cheesecake recipe makes a simple, classic cheesecake that's smooth and creamy with no water bath needed. Sure to be a hit!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
• 0.33333334326744 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1.5 cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix crumbs, butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar until combined; press firmly onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

Step 2

Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 4

Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until smooth.

Step 5

Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended. Pour over crust.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until center is almost set, about 45-55 minutes.

Step 7

Loosen cake from the pan rim; cool before removing rim.