Brianna Yu
@briyu
Decadent Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Indulge in this rich and creamy vanilla bean cheesecake, featuring a buttery cookie crust and a smooth filling infused with real vanilla beans. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful dessert any time of the year!
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:birthday
- Ingredients:9
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time30 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time31 min.
- Servings16
Ingredients
- 1 (18 ounce) package
- 3, split and seeds scraped
- 1/4 cup, melted
- 2 pounds, softened
- 1 1/2 cups
- 5
- 3/4 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1 tablespoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Decadent Vanilla Bean Cheesecake.
Step 1
Begin by preheating your oven to a gentle 300°F (150°C) and prepare a 10-inch springform pan with a light coating of butter.
Step 2
For the crust, place vanilla sandwich cookies in a resealable plastic bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin.
Step 3
Transfer these crumbs to a mixing bowl, then incorporate the seeds scraped from one vanilla bean.
Step 4
Drizzle melted butter over the mixture, stirring until well combined.
Step 5
Firmly press this crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan, then set it aside.
Step 6
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine softened cream cheese and sugar, beating on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which should take about three minutes.
Step 7
Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed in before adding the next.
Step 8
Next, blend in sour cream, heavy cream, the remaining seeds from two vanilla beans, and a splash of vanilla extract.
Step 9
Increase the speed to medium-high and mix until everything is beautifully combined and smooth, roughly one minute.
Step 10
Carefully pour the cream cheese mixture into the crust, leaving about two inches of space at the top to allow for expansion during baking.
Step 11
To create a water bath, place a baking dish filled halfway with boiling water on the bottom rack of your preheated oven.
Step 12
Position the cheesecake on the middle rack above the water dish.
Step 13
Bake for approximately one hour and twenty minutes, or until a small knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 14
Once baked, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour.
Step 15
After cooling, wrap the cheesecake in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil, and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to let the flavors meld beautifully before serving.
Step 16
Enjoy the rich, creamy delight that awaits!.