Cheesecake Recipe
Creamy 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 325°F (160°C).
- 2
Prepare the Crust Mixture
In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Other Ingredients
Gradually add the granulated sugar and mix until well incorporated. Then add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour, and mix until smooth.
- 7
Incorporate Eggs
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 8
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- 9
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- 10
Cool and Refrigerate
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) before serving.