Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake topped with strawberries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Make the Crust
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Press the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 4
Mix the Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 6
Add Vanilla and Eggs
Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully combined.
- 7
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 8
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- 9
Chill the Cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 10
Prepare the Strawberries
In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the strawberries.
- 11
Let the Strawberries Marinate
Allow the strawberries to sit for about 30 minutes, letting the juices develop.
- 12
Serve the Cheesecake
Once the cheesecake is chilled, remove it from the springform pan. Top with the marinated strawberries just before serving.