This cheesecake with sour cream recipe is a creamy & decadent dessert, which is so simple to make! A sweet and delicious filling on a graham cracker crust, topped with your favorite fruit or berries.
This holiday favorite is great to bring to a potluck, a holiday party, or a backyard BBQ. Impress your guests with a homemade cheesecake that couldn’t be easier!
This recipe was given to me by my dad, who made it this year for our Thanksgiving dinner! Let me tell you, what a treat it was. I watched him prep it in the kitchen and took fastidious notes during the process.
This cheesecake is extra creamy by using both cream cheese and sour cream in the filling. It’s also great because you can top it with any seasonal fruit you have on hand. We used blueberries (a classic), but if you have fresh strawberries in the summer, or figs in the fall, this would be a great recipe to use them in!
This Cheesecake with Sour Cream Recipe Is
- Bright
- Fresh
- Sweet
- Tangy
- Creamy
- Simple to Make
- Can be Made Ahead
- Great for a Potluck or Holiday!
Comfort Food Dessert Recipes for the WIN!
This sour cream cheesecake is the tastiest, coziest dessert recipe. It’s perfect for a hearty treat for the family, and also great to make for company if you are having guests for dinner.
It makes a great holiday dessert as well. The oven does most of the work, so you can enjoy hands-off time while it cooks! Browse all our dessert recipes here.
What’s In This Homemade Cheesecake Recipe?
- Sour Cream – this sour cream gives the cheesecake a silky and creamy texture.
- Cream Cheese – I use a regular cream cheese, not whipped.
- Granulated Sugar: I like this organic sugar for my recipes, I recommend it for cooking and baking.
- Eggs – We try to get cage free / free range eggs when we can. There isn’t any nutritional difference, but I always try to support animal welfare when I can!
- Real Vanilla Extract: it’s super important to use real pure vanilla extract, and not artificial baking vanilla flavor. This real all natural vanilla is a fantastic ingredient to give this recipe an #extra boost.
- Lemon, zested
- Pie Crusts – no shame in the game if you use store-bought! I use this graham cracker pie crust, and have also used these delicious Oreo pie crusts too – both were excellent!
- Toppings: Berries, Nuts, or Fruit to Top – whatever is in season and sounds good!
How Do I Make Cheesecake with Sour Cream?
- Remove cream cheese from refrigerator so it comes to room temperature.
- When softened, preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl (or stand mixer), add the cheesecake ingredients: sour cream, softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and the lemon zest. Whisk until well combined, and there are no lumps in the filling. Add the filling to a 9-inch pie crust.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cheesecake, and allow to cook for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the topping: mix the sour cream, sugar, vanilla together in a bowl. Pour it on top of the cheesecake and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Remove cheesecake from oven, and add any toppings like berries, fruit, or nuts. Serve and enjoy!
30 Minute Side Dishes for Entertaining
This cheesecake with sour cream is what I call an Easy Entertaining Recipe – which is on your table in about 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those last-minute potluck invites, or when you just want a decadent home cooked dessert but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family.
Just as fast as grabbing a quick prepared dessert from the store (and way more impressive too)! If you’re heading to a party, potluck, or BBQ, check out my list of top host gifts for summer entertaining for that next-level gift your host will love!
A Great Make Ahead Cheesecake for Entertaining
This cheesecake with sour cream recipe is fantastic to make ahead of time for a party, potluck, or gathering. Making this recipe in advance allows you to skip any cooking or prep on the day-of. This is a great recipe to entertain with, or bring to an event. A crowd-pleaser that everyone is sure to love! Check out my other make ahead meals too!
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Cheesecake with Sour Cream
Equipment
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Ingredients
For The Cheesecake
Instructions
- Remove cream cheese from refrigerator so it comes to room temperature.
- When softened, preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl (or stand mixer), add the cheesecake ingredients: sour cream, softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and the lemon zest. Whisk until well combined, and there are no lumps in the filling. Add the filling to a 9-inch pie crust.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cheesecake, and allow to cook for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the topping: mix the sour cream, sugar, vanilla together in a bowl. Pour it on top of the cheesecake and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Remove cheesecake from oven, and add any toppings like berries, fruit, or nuts. Serve and enjoy!
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It melts in my mouth. It’s so smooth and creamy