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Double Crust Cheesecake Recipe

Double crust cheesecake is exactly what it sounds like—my perfectly creamy cheesecake made with double the amount of sweet, buttery graham cracker crust! This showstopping dessert is my favorite to serve on special occasions.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
10 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 678 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Crust
  • 3 cups crushed graham crackers (about 27 cracker sheets)
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (1¼ sticks)
For the Cheesecake
  • 24 ounces cream cheese room temperature (3 bricks)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream room temperature
  • ¼ cup sour cream room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (from ½ lime)
For the Topping
  • 2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 18 cracker sheets)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 9 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (1⅛ sticks)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Gently spray the sides of the pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  2. To make the crust, start by mixing together the crushed graham crackers and brown sugar in a medium-sized bowl. Mix in the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the springform pan in an even layer.
  4. Place the crust into the oven to bake for 15 minutes. Once baked, remove from the pan from the oven and place onto a cooling rack to cool while you make the cheesecake batter. Increase the oven heat to 400°F.
  5. Add the cream cheese, sugar, and brown sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat together on high speed for 2 minutes to ensure the mixture is creamy and that no lumps remain.
  6. Add in the heavy cream, sour cream, salt, and vanilla and beat together for 30-45 seconds or until fully incorporated.
  7. Add in the eggs and egg yolk and beat together until combined. Lastly, add in the cornstarch and lime juice and beat to incorporate.
  8. Pour the cheesecake batter into the springform pan and smooth out.
  9. To make the topping, whisk the crushed graham crackers and brown sugar together in a medium sized bowl. Add in the butter and mix until the mixture resembles wet sand. Spoon the topping onto the cheesecake batter in an even layer.
  10. Wrap the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent any water from seeping in. Place the springform pan into a large baking pan or broiler pan and fill with enough warm water to come 1 inch up the sides of the springform pan to create a water bath. Place the pans into the preheated oven to bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 250°F. Bake for 1 hour.
  11. Turn the heat off and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door closed for 30 minutes. Crack the oven door and let the cheesecake set in the oven for another 30 minutes. Once the cheesecake has set, remove it from the oven, unwrap the aluminum foil, and place the springform pan onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  12. Once cooled, cover with aluminum foil and place into the refrigerator to chill for at least 8 hours, or up to overnight.
  13. Once the cheesecake has chilled, run a butter knife around the inside edge of the springform pan to release the cheesecake. Release the springform and remove the sides from the cheesecake. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Storage: Store double crust cheesecake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 678kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 27g (135%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 166mg (55%) Sodium 643mg (27%) Potassium 201mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 1601IU (32%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 124mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 678

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 678kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 166mg 55%
Sodium 643mg 27%
Potassium 201mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 1601IU 32%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 124mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.