I have a confession. I never made a cheesecake before today. I was always afraid of how it would turn out. I heard all the disaster stories from numerous people, but I finally decided to give it a try and I am so glad I did.

Easy Cheesecake

I have a really easy, creamy and delicious cheesecake recipe for you. It came out perfect- give it a try! I love making cakes for the holidays and this would be the ultimate dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas and the best part is that you can make them ahead of time.

Creamy and Smooth Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Best Smooth and Creamy Cheesecake Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1/3 butter (softened); 1/4 cup sugar; 3 - 8 oz cream cheese softened; 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 3 tsp vanilla; 3 large eggs

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Best Smooth and Creamy Cheesecake Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings 18

Author Jenn Powell

Ingredients

1-3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 butter softened
1/4 cup sugar
3 - 8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
3 tsp vanilla
3 large eggs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350.
Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and 1/4 cup of the sugar in a food processor. Press into the bottom an sides of a small sprig form pan (I think I used an 8")
Using an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, blend the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the ricotta cheese and vanilla. Mix well.
Add eggs, one at a time and blend.
Pour into crust.
Bake for 70 minutes. Turn the oven off and open the door slightly. Leave cheesecake in oven for one hour.
Take out of oven and refrigerate overnight.
Loosen cheesecake from pan and remove rim.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator