Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup brown butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream.
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes, until set. Cool completely.
- In a saucepan, melt butter until golden brown; drizzle over cooled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use high-quality vanilla beans.
- Chill the cheesecake at least 4 hours before serving for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th)
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg