Kitty
Culinary Explorer
A lovely desert for everyone

Ingredients:
For the crust:

Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz (about 680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. You can use the bottom of a glass to help press it down firmly. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
- Place the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, sprinkle the top of the cheesecake evenly with the granulated sugar. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a golden brown crust. Be careful not to burn the sugar or the cheesecake.
- Once brûléed, slice the cheesecake and serve. Enjoy your delicious brûlée cheesecake!