Gluten-Free Cheesecake

4.60 from 5 votes

This is my gluten-free twist on a classic, velvety cheesecake. It starts with an easy gluten-free graham cracker crust and is filled with a rich, creamy filling that’s decadent yet surprisingly simple to make. I love whipping this up for holidays, birthdays, or just because—there’s never a wrong time for a slice of homemade cheesecake.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Chill Time7

Total Time8 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten-free cheesecake

Servings: servings

Author: Sabine Venier

Ingredients

Crust

1½ cups gluten-free graham crackers 165g
5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
1 tbsp granulated sugar

Cheesecake

32 oz. full fat cream cheese softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
4 large eggs room temperature
¾ cup sour cream room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease the bottom and the sides of a 9-inch springform pan or line with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of bowl. Do not overmix—beat just until combined.
Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until just combined.
Pour filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour. You can pinch a wooden cooking spoon in the oven door.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

If you can't find gluten-free graham crackers, you can substitute your favorite gluten-free cookies.
If you want to use a water bath, wrap the springform pan in foil and place it in a larger pan filled with an inch of hot water. Then bake according to the instructions.
Chill completely before slicing for clean cuts.

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