Description
This creamy cheesecake made with full-fat cream cheese is rich and delicious. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 ounces full-fat cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 7 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prep oven and pan. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218℃) and line a 9″ spring form pan with 2 sheets of parchment paper overlapping each other, making sure to leave a 2″ border of parchment paper extending from the top of the pan.
- Combine cream cheese and sugar. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, place the cream cheese and sugar and beat on medium-high speed to combine.
- Add eggs. Add the eggs one at a time, beating to combine.
- Add remaining ingredients. Add the salt, heavy cream, flour, vanilla extract, and lemon zest and beat until completely smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Bake the cheesecake. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake immediately until the sides of the cheesecake have risen up and set, about 40-45 minutes. The top of the cheesecake will get very dark. The center of the cheesecake will still jiggle slightly and look soft.
- Cool and serve. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate the cake until completely chilled, at least 4 hours. When ready to serve, remove the cheesecake from the pan and peel back the parchment paper, and cut into slices.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy blending.
- Refrigerating the cheesecake for at least 4 hours will improve its flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg