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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, melted butter, and salt. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
- 2
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- 3
Make the cheesecake filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the granulated sugar, beating until well combined. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- 4
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour.
- 5
Chill
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.