Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping
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.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For The Cheesecake
- 1.5 cups sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 9- inch graham cracker pie crust
For the Topping
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Berries Nuts, or Fruit to Top
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!
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 142mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 799IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 0.4mg
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