This wealthy, creamy cheesecake is made even higher with a thick layer of candy and salty graham cracker crust on the highest and backside. Plus, there’s no water tub with this recipe!
I really like a very good cheesecake. Each my Best Oreo Cheesecake and Simple Caramel Pecan Cheesecakes are all the time massive hits. However no matter simply how scrumptious your cheesecake filling is, it’s simply not a cheesecake with out the proper crust.
And if I’m being completely sincere, that crust is normally my favourite half. I’m the one who slices the cheesecake and steals a chunk of crust or two off the opposite items simply so I can have extra crust. You realize you’re responsible, too… 😂
So once I noticed a recipe for a cheesecake with crust on each the highest and backside just a few weeks again on Fb, I knew it needed to be in my future.
So, once I took my basic cheesecake filling and sandwiched it between a virtually triple portion of my graham cracker crust recipe, one thing magical was born.
And, y’all… I’m kinda obsessive about this.
Now, I hate coping with a water tub, so in typical “Stacey” vogue, I made this recipe with out one – identical to my different cheesecakes.
Water baths gradual the cooking course of right down to maintain the highest degree and forestall it from cracking. (It additionally helps with the feel a bit bit.) However since we’re topping this cheesecake with a crust, we don’t have to fret an excessive amount of about appears.
If you happen to’re feeling like an overachiever, you’ll be able to completely use a water tub for this recipe, you’ll simply want to regulate the cooking time.
How do I inform if my cheesecake is completed?
Most people take a look at cheesecake doneness by giving it a bit shake or faucet. The highest must be largely set with a bit jiggle proper within the middle.
I choose to make use of an on the spot learn digital thermometer and take the cheesecake’s temp proper within the middle. You’ll need the cheesecake to be proper at 145°F.
The issue with this, in fact, is that it leaves a gap in your cheesecake. However you probably have a topping occurring the cheesecake, you’ll be able to fill that small gap in with the topping. Within the case of this recipe, you’ll be able to merely scoot a bit little bit of that high crust over to fill the opening.
Recipe Card
Simple Double Crust Cheesecake
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and calmly spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Put aside.
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Crush the graham crackers to high quality crumbs utilizing a meals chopper, meals processor, or by inserting the crackers in a big zip-top bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
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In a big bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, salt, sugar, and butter. Combine to coat the crumbs within the butter.
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Add about 3 cups of the crumb combination to the springform pan and use a dry measuring cup to firmly press the crumbs within the backside and on the edges of the pan to create the crust.
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In a mixer, add the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla and blend till clean. Add the eggs and blend till mixed and clean – being cautious to not over-mix. Pour the combination into the put together crust.
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Add the remaining 2 cups of crumb combination evenly excessive of the filling and calmly pat down.
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Bake for 65 to 75 minutes or till the cheesecake is ready to about 1-inch in from the sting. The middle will nonetheless be jiggly. (You may also use an on the spot learn thermometer to verify doneness within the middle of the cheesecake. It ought to examine 145°F.) Cool utterly, then refrigerate for not less than 4 hours earlier than slicing and serving. Maintain chilled.
