Description
This rich and creamy cheesecake made with sweetened condensed milk is easy, indulgent, and perfect for any occasion. No water bath needed and never a crack in sight.
Ingredients
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
4 Tablespoons butter, melted
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon lemon extract (or almond or flavor of your choice)
24 oz cream cheese, softened
4 large eggs
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
3. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, scraping the bowl as needed.
4. Mix in sweetened condensed milk and flavorings until fully combined.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently until just incorporated.
6. Pour filling over crust and tap pan to release air bubbles.
7. Bake about 60–70 minutes until the center no longer jiggles.
8. Cool gradually: turn off oven, crack door, rest 15 minutes, then cool to room temp.
9. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
Customize crust with Oreos, gingersnaps, or vanilla wafers.
Top with fruit sauce, whipped cream, or chocolate drizzle.
Freezes well for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg