Video Delicious Classic Cheesecake Recipe

Sample this scrumptious recipe for a classic cheesecake! Start with the crust by mixing graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press it into a 9-inch springform pan and bake briefly. Next, for the filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Pour this over the crust, use a water bath while baking to prevent cracks. After baking, cool the cheesecake in the oven, then chill in the fridge for several hours. For an optional topping, blend sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, then spread it over the chilled cheesecake.