Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake served with strawberry sauce.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Strawberry Sauce
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
Filling
- 3
Mix the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and mix until creamy.
- 4
Add sour cream and vanilla
Add sour cream and vanilla extract to the mixture, blending well until smooth.
- 5
Incorporate eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Finish the filling
Sprinkle in the flour and mix gently until just incorporated.
- 7
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for about 1 hour.
- 8
Chill the cheesecake
Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Strawberry Sauce
- 9
Prepare the sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
- 10
Cook the sauce
Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the strawberries have softened and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 11
Cool the sauce
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool. You can blend it for a smoother texture or leave it chunky as per preference.