Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- 2
Bake the crust
Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
- 3
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the remaining sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Finally, add the flour and mix until smooth.
- 4
Combine and bake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 5
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually. Then, remove it from the oven and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.