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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- 2
Make the cheesecake batter
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until well combined. Add sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, flour, and a pinch of salt. Beat until the mixture is creamy and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 3
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 4
Chill and serve
After cooling, transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Once chilled, remove the springform pan, slice, and serve.
