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To me, there is nothing better than a simple, elegant cheesecake where the vanilla takes center stage. And when I’m feeling decadent, I’ll add the rich chocolate ganache topping. \u2014Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":360957,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304158,306910,305953,304173,304423,304328,306936,304288,305487,304430,304338,304515,303966,304408,304368,306848,304348,304268,304455,304458,304558,324623,303995,304150,304468,304473,307609],"categories-v2":[308500,310461,309438,309906,311660,309455,308821,308988,308984,308481,309934,259620,310796,308830,308992,308880,308495,308813,308745,309603,309000,259483,308860,308865,308910,309177,308539,309434,308875,308876,310587],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Strawberry Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/strawberry-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Strawberry-Cheesecake_EXPS_TOHSpring25_3270_DR_11_06_02b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chocolate-Cheesecake_EXPS_TOHD24_15807_SheriSilver_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Banana Cream Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/banana-cream-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Banana-Cream-Cheesecake_EXPS_TOHD24_11685_LeticiaAlmeida_07.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cheesecake Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/cheesecake-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cheesecake-Pie_EXPS_TOHD24_4255_ChristineMa_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mint Chocolate Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/mint-chocolate-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Grasshopper-Cookies-and-Cream-Cheesecake_EXPS_TOHON19_229487_E06_12_6b-49.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cheesecake Ice Cream","post_link":"\/recipes\/cream-cheese-ice-cream\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cream-Cheese-Ice-Cream_EXPS_TOHcom25_37247_MD_P2_02_11_11b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Banana Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/banana-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banana-Cheesecake_EXPS_TOHD24_35449_ChristineMa_11.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-cookie-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chocolate-Chip-Cookie-Cheesecake_EXPS_TOHD24_16627_LauraScherb_11.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cranberry Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/cranberry-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps6134_FB143426C05_08_1b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Vanilla Bean Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/vanilla-bean-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Vanilla-Bean-Cheesecake_EXPS_FT25_136412_EC_0212_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Vanilla Ice Cream Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/ice-cream-birthday-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps170843_SD153321D02_05_2b_WEB.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-raspberry-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Chocolate-Raspberry-Cheesecake_exps42069_TH1789927D85B_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Raspberry Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/raspberry-cheesecake-2\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemon-poppy-seed-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cranberry Orange Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/cranberry-orange-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Cranberry-Orange-Cheesecake_EXPS_TOHcom19_41707_C07_23_1b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Blueberry Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/blueberry-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps32809_TH1115463D1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Chip Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps21986_LT10352D12-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Raspberry Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/raspberry-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Raspberry-Cheesecake_exps2960_COD2043879A07_08_4bC_RMS.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Vanilla-Cheesecake_EXPS_THLS17_205125_D02_23_3b.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/vanilla-cheesecake\/","name":"Vanilla Cheesecake","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2023-06-30","prepTime":"PT30M","cookTime":"PT55M","totalTime":"PT01H25M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Vanilla-Cheesecake_EXPS_THLS17_205125_D02_23_3b.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Desserts"],"description":"To me, there is nothing better than a simple, elegant cheesecake where the vanilla takes center stage. 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Amazing, I used 2 tbsp pure vanilla extract and 1 tbsp vanilla paste......made it 3 days ahead.....made fresh wild raspberry spread for people to put their own on....I believe l dream of this desert. Make it .<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lvarner"},"reviewBody":"
This is an excellent basic cheesecake. It's great topped with any variety of fresh fruit, chocolate or caramel sauce, etc. or even just by itself. I loved the generous amount of crumbs in the crust. Very tasty cheesecake with an excellent texture and flavor! <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Daphne622"},"reviewBody":"
Lovely cheesecake taste, however, I made it ahead and froze it. Upon thawing it turned to a mush. It was throughly cooked as the topped cracked during baking. Disappointing result.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeDucky"},"reviewBody":"I made this for a gathering with some friends. I had to make two more the next week. It's that good and simple to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"205125","romance_copy_dek":"To me, there is nothing better than a simple, elegant cheesecake where the vanilla takes center stage. And when I'm feeling decadent, I'll add the rich chocolate ganache topping. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee","enhanced_recipe_title":"Vanilla Cheesecake","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 cups graham cracker crumbs","IngredientText":"2 cups graham cracker crumbs"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup butter, melted","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup butter, melted"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup sugar","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup sugar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"FILLING:<\/b>","IngredientText":"FILLING:<\/b>"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 packages (8 ounces each ) cream cheese, softened","IngredientText":"4 packages (8 ounces each ) cream cheese, softened"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-1\/2 cups sugar","IngredientText":"1-1\/2 cups sugar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 tablespoons vanilla extract","IngredientText":"3 tablespoons vanilla extract"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/8 teaspoon salt","IngredientText":"1\/8 teaspoon salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten","IngredientText":"4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Vanilla-Cheesecake_EXPS_THLS17_205125_D02_23_3b.jpg","RecipeId":205125,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Vanilla Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Vanilla-Cheesecake_EXPS_THLS17_205125_D02_23_3b.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Ellen","Lastname":"Riley","City":"Murfreesboro","StateDescription":"Tennessee","IsCommunityCook":false,"ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep: 30 min. Bake: 55 minutes + chilling","MinimumServingQuantity":12,"MaximumServingQuantity":12,"Yield":"12 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Vanilla Cheesecake","SubmittedTitle":"Vanilla Cheesecake","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":4.75,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"FB_THLS17_205125_D02_23_3b.jpg","PreparationTimeInMinutes":30,"CookTimeInMinutes":55,"TotalTimeInMinutes":85,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Vanilla Cheesecake","OriginalSourceProject":"Vanilla Cheesecake","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":"