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A creamy, classic cheesecake baked in a loaf pan—perfect for easy slicing and small gatherings.

Simple Loaf Pan Cheesecake

A creamy, classic cheesecake baked in a loaf pan—perfect for easy slicing and small gatherings.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Crust:
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
Filling:
  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice optional
  • 1 tbsp flour optional

Equipment

  • ✅ 8×4-inch loaf pan
  • ✅ Parchment paper
  • ✅ Mixing bowls
  • ✅ Hand or stand mixer
  • ✅ Rubber spatula
  • ✅ Measuring cups & spoons
  • ✅ Oven
  • ✅ Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line and grease an 8×4 loaf pan.
  2. Mix crust ingredients and press into pan. Chill.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and flour.
  5. Pour filling over crust. Bake 35–40 mins. Cool 1 hour, then chill 4+ hours.
  6. Slice and serve with your favorite toppings.