Description
Immerse yourself in the layers of our Cream Cheese Pie, a dessert that combines the charm of a golden and crumbly graham cracker crust with the luxurious silkiness of a cream cheese filling. With each bite you’ll experience a medley of textures and flavors. The crust offering a crunch while the cream cheese filling delicately melts on your palate enhanced by the sweet allure of vanilla. Topped with a velvety sour cream topping that adds a contrast, to the layers below this pie is more than just a treat; it’s like experiencing comfort and sophistication all, at once on your plate. It’s the kind of dessert that transforms moments into memories.
Ingredients
GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:
1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
12 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 c granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
SOUR CREAM TOPPING:
1 c sour cream
3 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
To make the crust combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar and optionally add a pinch of cinnamon. Press this mixture into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake it for 7 minutes. Allow it to cool for around 15 minutes.
For the filling beat together cream cheese at room temperature, granulated sugar and vanilla until you achieve a smooth consistency. Then add the eggs. Mix everything until just combined.
Next pour the prepared filling, into the crust. Bake for approximately 25 to 30 minutes until it sets but still has a slight jiggle, in the center. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
To add a topping blend cream with sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread this mixture over the pie. Continue baking for 10 minutes.
Afterward allow the pie to cool down to room temperature before transferring it to refrigeration for 4 hours. Finally serve your scrumptious treat chilled.
Notes
For all the dessert lovers out there don’t worry! Converting our Cream Cheese Pie into a gluten-free treat is super easy. The key is, in the crust. Simply replace the graham cracker crumbs with a gluten-free alternative that you can find at most health food stores. These special crumbs are specifically made to imitate the flavor and texture so you won’t miss out on the buttery deliciousness that forms the foundation of our pie. Don’t fret the rest of the recipe is naturally gluten-free too!
