Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add in the granulated sugar and sour cream, mixing until fully combined.
- 7
Add Vanilla and Eggs
Mix in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 8
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking
- 9
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 10
Cool the Cheesecake
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool slowly. Then, remove it from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- 11
Chill
Cover and refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Serving
- 12
Prepare Topping (Optional)
If using, prepare the topping by slicing fresh strawberries and mixing them with strawberry sauce.
- 13
Serve
Slice the chilled cheesecake and serve with the optional strawberry topping, if desired.