Millionaire’s Cheesecake
Indulge in the rich, velvety layers of Millionaire’s Cheesecake, a dessert that exudes elegance and decadence. This cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cream cheese filling, and is crowned with a light whipped cream topping. Perfect for special occasions or any time you want to impress, this dessert will leave your guests craving more with its irresistible flavor and stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
- Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar; press into the pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until fully combined.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for about 60 minutes, until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 306mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 92mg