Irresistible Valentine’s Day Cheesecake Recipe in 5 Easy Steps
A delightful cheesecake perfect for Valentine’s Day, featuring heart-shaped decorations and a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, press into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in sour cream until blended.
- Pour filling over crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set.
- Cool, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- Use cookie cutter to create heart shapes before serving.
Notes
- For a pink tint, add a few drops of red food coloring.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Serve with fresh berries for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg