Classic Creamy Baked Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

For the crust:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed digestive biscuits)

1/2 cup melted butter

2 tablespoons sugar

For the cheesecake filling:

600 g (21 oz) cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup heavy cream

3 large eggs

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for balance)

Optional topping:

Cocoa powder or caramel drizzle