Cheesecake Recipe
Make Cheesecake Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the crust.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the crust.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, ensuring an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Filling
- 3
Mix the filling.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add sugar and sour cream.
Gradually add the granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese. Continue mixing until fully incorporated.
- 5
Incorporate vanilla and eggs.
Add the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour the filling into the crust.
Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 7
Bake the cheesecake.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for an hour.
- 8
Chill.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set completely.
Topping
- 9
Prepare the topping (if desired).
Before serving, top the cheesecake with sliced fresh strawberries and drizzle with strawberry sauce for added flavor and decoration.