Cheesecake Recipe

Time2h

Serves8

Creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated.
3
Form Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
4
Bake Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.

5
Prepare Filling Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until fully combined.
7
Incorporate Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
8
Add Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just blended. Do not overmix.
9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.

10
Bake Cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
11
Cool the Cheesecake
Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
12
Chill in Fridge
Remove from the oven, and let it cool to room temperature. Then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
13
Serve
Once chilled, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Slice and serve plain or with toppings of your choice.