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
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Blend 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 the granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 7
Incorporate Vanilla and Eggs
Add the vanilla extract and mix. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 8
Add Flour
Finally, add the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- 10
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool and Refrigerate
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
