Cheese Cake Recipe
New York style, strawberry, chocolate or Luxardo cherry drizzle
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Base
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 0.5 cups of sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- 2
Make the cheesecake filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finally, stir in the sour cream.
- 3
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- 4
Cool and chill
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 5
Serve
Before serving, top the cheesecake with your choice of strawberry sauce, chocolate drizzle, or Luxardo cherry drizzle.