Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix the Crust Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Make sure to press it up the sides slightly for added structure.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until fully combined. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- 7
Incorporate the Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 8
Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and gently fold it into the mixture until well combined.
- 9
Pour the Filling
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 10
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool and Chill
Turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.