Vanilla Cheesecake
To me, there is nothing better than a simple, elegant cheesecake where the vanilla takes center stage. And when I'm feeling decadent, I'll add the rich chocolate ganache topping. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- FILLING:
- 4 packages (8 ounces each ) cream cheese, softened
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
