Name: Classic Cheesecake Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 9 h 45 min
Yield: serves at least 12
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheet graham crackers); 5 Tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar; four 8-ounce blocks (904g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar; 1 cup (240g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (optional, but recommended); 3 large eggs, at room temperature; topping suggestions: salted caramel, lemon curd, strawberry topping, chocolate ganache, red wine chocolate ganache, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or raspberry sauce (recipe in notes)