Description
Indulge, in the combination of textures and flavors found in our Double Crust Cheesecake, a take on the classic dessert. This exceptional creation boasts a layer of crispy, buttery graham cracker crust enveloping a velvety smooth and decadently rich cream cheese filling, with a subtle touch of vanilla infusion. Each mouthful presents a medley of creamy sensations ensuring an unforgettable treat. Whether it’s for celebrations or to brighten up any day this cheesecake goes beyond the ordinary offering a culinary experience that is visually stunning and incredibly gratifying.
Ingredients
For the crust:
1 (14.4-oz) box graham crackers (or 4 c graham cracker crumbs)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c sugar
3/4 c unsalted butter, melted (12 tbsp)
For the filling:
4 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Crush the crackers until they become crumbs. In a bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, salt, sugar and melted butter. Firmly press 3 cups of this mixture into the bottom and sides of the pan to create the crust.
Using a mixer blend softened cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract until it becomes smooth. Gradually add one egg at a time mixing enough to incorporate each one.
Pour the cream cheese mixture onto the crust. Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker mixture, over the top. Gently pat it down.
Bake for 65 to 75 minutes. Until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for 4 hours or preferably overnight, before slicing and serving.
Notes
To make this delicious Double Crust Cheesecake gluten-free while still maintaining its taste and texture you can try these adaptations:
Gluten-Free Almond Crumb Crust: Instead of using traditional graham crackers you can replace them with an equal amount of gluten-free almond flour or finely ground almonds. This substitution not only removes gluten. Also adds a wonderful nutty flavor to the crust making it even more delicious. Just mix the almond flour with a touch of cinnamon, for a twist. Follow the same steps as in the original recipe to combine it with butter, sugar and salt. This gluten-free crust will provide a contrast, to the creamy filling giving each bite a nutty taste.
Checking Ingredients: It’s important to ensure that all other ingredients used in this recipe are certified gluten-free. Pay attention to the vanilla extract as some flavor extracts may contain traces of gluten. Remember to read labels for any additives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
