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Easy Double Crust Cheesecake

Stacey – September 13, 2022 – 12 Comments

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This rich, creamy cheesecake is made even better with a thick layer of sweet and salty graham cracker crust on the top and bottom. Plus, there’s no water bath with this recipe!

Easy Double Crust Cheesecake with slices missing

I love a good cheesecake. Both my Easiest Oreo Cheesecake and Easy Caramel Pecan Cheesecakes are always big hits. But regardless of just how delicious your cheesecake filling is, it’s just not a cheesecake without the perfect crust.

And if I’m being totally honest, that crust is usually my favorite part. I’m the one who slices the cheesecake and steals a piece of crust or two off the other pieces just so I can have more crust. You know you’re guilty, too… 😂

Whole Easy Double Crust Cheesecake with berries on top
Just look at all that golden brown crust!!! 🤤🤤🤤

So when I saw a recipe for a cheesecake with crust on both the top and bottom a few weeks back on Facebook, I knew it had to be in my future.

So, when I took my classic cheesecake filling and sandwiched it between a nearly triple portion of my graham cracker crust recipe, something magical was born.

And, y’all… I’m kinda obsessed with this.

Easy Double Crust Cheesecake with slices missing

Now, I hate dealing with a water bath, so in typical “Stacey” fashion, I made this recipe without one – just like my other cheesecakes.

Water baths slow the cooking process down to keep the top level and prevent it from cracking. (It also helps with the texture a little bit.) But since we’re topping this cheesecake with a crust, we don’t have to worry too much about looks.

If you’re feeling like an overachiever, you can absolutely use a water bath for this recipe, you’ll just need to adjust the cooking time.

Single slice of Easy Double Crust Cheesecake

How do I tell if my cheesecake is done?

Most folks test cheesecake doneness by giving it a little shake or tap. The top should be mostly set with a little jiggle right in the center.

I prefer to use an instant read digital thermometer and take the cheesecake’s temp right in the center. You’ll want the cheesecake to be right at 145°F.

The problem with this, of course, is that it leaves a hole in your cheesecake. But if you have a topping going on the cheesecake, you can fill that small hole in with the topping. In the case of this recipe, you can simply scoot a little bit of that top crust over to fill the hole.

Close view of Easy Double Crust Cheesecake inside
Close view of Easy Double Crust Cheesecake inside
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Easy Double Crust Cheesecake

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 (14.4-ounce) box graham crackers (or 4 cups graham cracker crumbs)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (12 tablespoons)

For the filling:

  • 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Crush the graham crackers to fine crumbs using a food chopper, food processor, or by placing the crackers in a large zip-top bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
  • In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, salt, sugar, and butter. Mix to coat the crumbs in the butter.
  • Add about 3 cups of the crumb mixture to the springform pan and use a dry measuring cup to firmly press the crumbs in the bottom and on the sides of the pan to create the crust.
  • In a mixer, add the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla and mix until smooth. Add the eggs and mix until combined and smooth – being cautious not to over-mix. Pour the mixture into the prepare crust.
  • Add the remaining 2 cups of crumb mixture evenly over the top of the filling and lightly pat down.
  • Bake for 65 to 75 minutes or until the cheesecake is set to about 1-inch in from the edge. The center will still be jiggly. (You can also use an instant read thermometer to check doneness in the center of the cheesecake. It should read about 145°F.) Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving. Keep chilled.
Close view of Easy Double Crust Cheesecake inside
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  1. Colleen

    January 20, 2023 at 2:57 pm

    Turned out amazing! Thanks 👍

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 20, 2023 at 4:27 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it, Colleen!

      Reply
  2. Deborah Doss

    October 19, 2022 at 9:34 pm

    I will be trying this recipe.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 20, 2022 at 1:25 pm

      Hope you’ll enjoy it!

      Reply
  3. Louise

    October 7, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    I love your recipes. I have never made a cheesecake and m anxious to try it. I have your first cookbook. Are you working on any more? Keep these coming! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 11, 2022 at 8:50 am

      Louise, currently not working on a second cookbook with the blog keeping me so busy!

      Reply
  4. Oakley Riggs

    September 14, 2022 at 3:22 am

    I like this idea and want to try it. I would like more cheesecake with my double crust. How would I have to adjust the other ingredients if I add another package of cream cheese? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 15, 2022 at 11:40 am

      I have only done this with the 4 packs of cream cheese so I am not sure how that would work, or fit in this size springform pan.

      Reply
  5. Francine Jacobson

    September 13, 2022 at 5:17 pm

    Not found of the double crust–

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 15, 2022 at 11:37 am

      Oh Francine, I’m sorry. Please try one of our other cheesecake recipes…

      https://southernbite.com/caramel-pecan-no-bake-cheesecake/

      https://southernbite.com/easy-caramel-pecan-cheesecake/

      https://southernbite.com/easiest-oreo-cheesecake/

      Reply
  6. rose

    September 13, 2022 at 4:47 pm

    Only 1 package of cream cheese?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 15, 2022 at 11:38 am

      Rose, thank you so very much for calling this error to our attention! We have already fixed that. It is supposed to read 4 packages of cream cheese!

      Reply

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