Ruth Chris Cheesecake Recipe
Ruth Chris Cheesecake Recipe is rich, creamy and very smooth. It feels fancy but is simple to make at home. The texture is soft and melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Mix crumbs, butter and sugar. Press firmly into springform pan bottom.
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Place rack in center position.
Beat the Cream Cheese
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Scrape bowl often.
Add Sugar
- Add sugar slowly. Beat until creamy and well mixed.
Add Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix gently after each addition.
Add Remaining Ingredients
- Add sour cream, vanilla and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
Pour the Batter
- Pour batter over prepared crust. Smooth the top gently.
Bake the Cheesecake
- Bake for 55 minutes. Center should slightly jiggle.
Cool Slowly
- Turn oven off. Leave door cracked for one hour.
Chill Before Serving
- Refrigerate at least four hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients always.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Bake at low temperature only.
- Cool slowly to avoid cracks.
- Chill fully before slicing.