American Vs. Japanese: Cheesecake

AMERICAN CHEESECAKE

Servings: 8-10

INGREDIENTS

12 graham crackers, crushed ½ cup butter, melted 24 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature ¼ cup sugar 4 eggs, beaten 1 tbsp vanilla essence Berries, to serve

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). In a bowl, add the crushed graham crackers and melted butter and stir to combine.

Place the graham cracker mixture in a greased 8-inch springform pan, spreading them in an even layer.

Bake for 20 minutes or until in turns slightly golden on the top. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and sugar using a hand mixer until smooth.

Add the eggs and vanilla, and continue beating until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Add the cream cheese mixture to the top of the graham cracker crust.

Bake for 1 hour, or until it looks semi-jiggly in the center and set on the edges. Refrigerate for 12 hours, or overnight.

Enjoy!