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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Mix until well combined and press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- 2
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until creamy. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended after each addition.
- 3
Combine crust and filling
Pour the cream cheese filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 4
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool slowly in the oven for about 1 hour.
- 5
Chill and serve
After cooling in the oven, remove the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Once chilled, remove from the springform pan, slice, and serve.